Xianxia version of Water Margin

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In a small courtyard in the northeast corner of the imperial city.

Before dawn, Jiang Hongfei had already stood up quietly.

On the side, Li Qingzhao, although exhausted, still supported her weak body and gently helped Jiang Hongfei get up.

Jiang Hongfei suddenly whispered with a bit of joking: "You were so coquettish last night."

As soon as these words came out, Li Qingzhao's hands froze in mid-air, and her cheeks were instantly stained with red.

Although she was already over 40 years old and had given birth to four sons and two daughters for Jiang Hongfei, and the two of them had already been as familiar as they could be, Li Qingzhao still wanted to explain to Jiang Hongfei that she was really not like this before, and only with Jiang Hongfei would she be so unable to help herself.

But Li Qingzhao didn't want Jiang Hongfei to think of her past experiences, and then she felt mixed emotions and was at a loss.

Time seemed to be particularly tolerant to Li Qingzhao, making her face still beautiful and graceful, and her figure graceful, like a young woman in her twenties.

At this moment, she was shy with a bit of innocence, which made her even more charming.

Jiang Hongfei stroked her cheek and smiled: "I like you to be so coquettish, which makes me feel very accomplished. I will keep working hard in the future..."

Li Qingzhao was moved by Jiang Hongfei's words, but she was too embarrassed to show it. She could only continue to help Jiang Hongfei put on his clothes shyly.

Although Li Qingzhao was taken to Liangshan by Jiang Hongfei and was forcibly occupied by Jiang Hongfei.

But Li Qingzhao never hated Jiang Hongfei.

It is no exaggeration to say that it was Jiang Hongfei who gave Li Qingzhao a different life.

Otherwise, Li Qingzhao would still be a resentful woman who felt guilty because she felt she could not have children.

As a result, Jiang Hongfei not only let Li Qingzhao know what a real woman is, but also let Li Qingzhao give birth to six children in ten years, which fully proved that the one with the problem was not her.

What's more clever is that Li Qingzhao was abducted by Jiang Hongfei because Zhao Mingcheng was unwilling to take Li Qingzhao with him, but threw Li Qingzhao in his hometown.

All of this has nothing to do with Li Qingzhao.

Li Qingzhao doesn't have to bear any infamy.

Although Jiang Hongfei has been fighting in the south and the north over the years and has many women, he and Li Qingzhao are rarely together.

But whenever Jiang Hongfei comes back, he will stay with Li Qingzhao for a few days. The key is that Jiang Hongfei is efficient and can make Li Qingzhao pregnant almost every time.

More importantly, Jiang Hongfei is particularly fond of Li Qingzhao.

Li Qingzhao knows that she is a little old and has a low self-esteem. She dare not enter the palace to compete fairly with Jiang Hongfei's countless beauties; she also doesn't want to be kept in the palace like Jiang Hongfei's other women.

Once, Li Qingzhao took advantage of the alcohol and confided her feelings to Jiang Hongfei.

As a result, Jiang Hongfei did not force Li Qingzhao to enter the palace like other women, but allowed Li Qingzhao to live alone outside the palace and did not restrict Li Qingzhao.

This relaxed lifestyle has allowed Li Qingzhao to create many masterpieces over the years.

For this, Li Qingzhao is very grateful to Jiang Hongfei.

It is precisely because of this that when she is with Jiang Hongfei, Li Qingzhao always tries her best to serve Jiang Hongfei.

At this moment, Li Qingzhao bowed her head and continued to tidy up Jiang Hongfei's clothes. Every movement revealed her tenderness and obedience.

After breakfast, Jiang Hongfei said to Li Qingzhao: "Pack up and go with me later."

Li Qingzhao thought her good time was over and Jiang Hongfei was going to take her back to the palace.

Li Qingzhao's little face collapsed immediately.

How could Jiang Hongfei not know Li Qingzhao's character of advocating freedom?

Jiang Hongfei said unhappily: "I won't let you go back to the palace with me. I found something for you that you like to do."

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More than half an hour later.

Li Qingzhao followed Jiang Hongfei to the Royal Academy.

When Li Qingzhao's eyes swept across the vast sea of ​​cultural relics and classics, her face instantly blossomed with childlike innocence and joy.

Every single copy here, every ancient book that is hard to find in the outside world, is a rare treasure for Li Qingzhao. She gently stroked it, as if she was talking to history.

At this moment, Li Qingzhao's heart surged with an impulse, and she wanted to whisper to Jiang Hongfei: "The night is gentle, the wind and rain are gentle, and the dust is washed away. The music stops for a while, I lightly paint in the mirror, my skin is as white as cream, and my smile is sweet. I only hope that you will continue to be gentle tonight."

However, reason told Li Qingzhao that she was no longer the girl she used to be. Jiang Hongfei's deep affection was enough for her to treasure, and she didn't want to add greed.

Jiang Hongfei said to Li Qingzhao: "The books here are specially protected by people after I conquered various countries. There are books from Zhao Song, Liao, Goryeo, Japan, and treasures from the homes of dignitaries, wealthy families, and gentry families from all over the country."

Speaking of this, Jiang Hongfei's eyes were deep, and he slowly expressed his ambition: "I want to compile a "Hongwu Encyclopedia", which will collect the best of the world's classics, history, astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, divination, and monks and Taoists. Everything is recorded and everything is refined. The completion of this book will show the glory of our Yuan Dynasty, benefit future generations, and be famous for centuries."

These words, like a spring breeze blowing through Li Qingzhao's heart, made her feel unprecedented shock and expectation.

Historically, the Ming and Qing dynasties were the peak period of Chinese feudal society. Political centralization reached an unprecedented height, and the economy and culture also prospered.

The prosperity of culture is particularly significant, and one of its signs is the birth of the two great masterpieces "Yongle Encyclopedia" and "Siku Quanshu".

"Yongle Dadian" and "Sikuquanshu" are not only treasures of Chinese culture, but also shining pearls of world civilization.

Inspired by this, Jiang Hongfei also came up with the idea of ​​compiling a more comprehensive and objective encyclopedia.

Jiang Hongfei dreams that this grand ceremony can transcend the boundaries of time and space, bring together the wisdom and essence of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and even look around the world, becoming the common cultural heritage of mankind.

Li Qingzhao listened intently, with a strange light shining in his eyes.

Li Qingzhao knew very well that Jiang Hongfei's idea was not only the inheritance and development of traditional culture, but also the ultimate pursuit of the spirit of innovation.

Li Qingzhao believed that the publication of such a great book would have a profound impact on future generations, and its value and significance are far beyond what words can fully describe.

However, Li Qingzhao still had a trace of doubt in his heart. She knows very well that during the compilation process, how to maintain the original style of the book and avoid artificial deletions and criticisms is an extremely complex and sensitive issue. She couldn't help but ask softly: "When your Majesty compiled the "Hongwu Dadian", would you delete or criticize the classic books?"

Li Qingzhao's worries are not unfounded. After all, although "Yongle Dadian" and "Sikuquanshu" are both masterpieces, there are significant differences in compilation concepts.

"Yongle Dadian" mainly focuses on objective records and strives to restore the truth of history;

While "Sikuquanshu" includes the original text, it also adds a large number of deletions and comments. The political intentions and ideological tendencies behind it are self-evident.

Hearing this, Jiang Hongfei smiled slightly, his eyes full of determination and confidence: "How can I easily criticize the world's books? I believe that listening to both sides will lead to enlightenment, and listening to one side will lead to darkness. When compiling "Hongwu Dadian", we will adhere to the objective and fair approach In principle, we will faithfully record and organize all kinds of information. We will make necessary corrections and annotations to ensure that they are accurate. As for the criticism, it can be done by future generations and does not need to be imposed. Above the Grand Ceremony, the purpose of the "Hongwu Grand Ceremony" is to provide a broad platform for people to freely consult, learn, and communicate, and jointly promote the inheritance and development of culture. "

Jiang Hongfei's words were like a stream of clear water, washing away the doubts in Li Qingzhao's heart.

Li Qingming understood that what Jiang Hongfei pursued was not only the successful compilation of an encyclopedia, but also the unremitting pursuit of cultural inheritance and innovation.

Li Qingzhao believes that under the leadership of Jiang Hongfei, "Hongwu Dadian" will become a great work that transcends time and space and has far-reaching influence, making an indelible contribution to the cultural inheritance of the Chinese nation and even all mankind.

With the tone set by Jiang Hongfei, Li Qingzhao felt relieved at once.

Li Qingzhao once secretly speculated that Jiang Hongfei was determined to compile the "Hongwu Dadian", perhaps to highlight the glory of his country's governance and the prosperity of his culture, or simply to satisfy his vanity as an emperor and his desire to leave his name in history.

However, thinking about it now, even if Jiang Hongfei's motives were mixed with the pursuit of personal glory, his wisdom of distinguishing right from wrong and knowing how to advance and retreat made this selfishness not so difficult to accept.

After all, as a generation of monarchs, how can we lead the country to prosperity without the ambition to transcend mediocrity and have the courage to climb?

Therefore, instead of harshly criticizing Jiang Hongfei's "selfishness", Li Qingzhao was more understanding and tolerant.

Li Qingzhao knew very well that the compilation of such a huge work as the "Hongwu Dadian" must be done by a man of great talent and great strategy.

This project is so huge that it requires the mobilization of thousands of literati and the unremitting efforts of several years or even decades to complete.

During this period, there is not only the early collection and sorting, but also the later tedious processes such as writing, drawing, and marking. The manpower and material resources required are huge and difficult to estimate.

Not to mention, this book aims to include a subset of the classics and histories of the world, and its compilation materials cannot be limited to the royal collection. The rich private collection is also an indispensable resource.

To this end, only Jiang Hongfei personally promulgated an edict to open up more avenues for talents, treat people with sincerity, provide rewards, call on scholars all over the world to contribute their own collections, and selflessly donate precious classics passed down from generation to generation, in order to participate in this grand event.

Li Qingzhao was infected by this ambition and enthusiastically discussed the compilation with Jiang Hongfei.

Jiang Hongfei answered her questions one by one with great patience.

The conversation between the two became more and more in-depth, and Li Qingzhao's interest also increased.

When all doubts were answered, Jiang Hongfei solemnly proposed that he would establish positions such as supervisor, president, and vice president to coordinate the overall situation.

Speaking of this, Jiang Hongfei looked at Li Qingzhao tenderly and said softly: "I want you to be my supervisor. You will be fully responsible for the editing. How about that?"

As soon as these words came out, Li Qingzhao was shocked and felt indescribable excitement and anxiety in his heart.

Compiling the "Hongwu Dadian" is not only a symbol of glory, but also a mission for cultural inheritance.

Li Qingzhao knew that if he could preside over this matter, his name would go down in history.

And being able to personally participate in the compilation and revival of classics is undoubtedly the highest honor for a true scholar.

However, as a woman, in this era where men are superior to women, can Li Qingzhao be qualified for such an important task, and can she convince the public?

These doubts quietly grew in Li Qingzhao's mind, and she couldn't help asking hesitantly: "Why would the official... choose a concubine to take on this important task?"

Jiang Hongfei did not answer directly, but asked with a smile: "Have you ever thought about why I wrote the Tao Te Ching?"

This question made Li Qingzhao fall into deep thought, and she didn't get an answer for a long time.

Jiang Hongfei saw this and slowly said: "Because I am willing."

These four simple words, like spring breeze and rain, made Li Qingzhao suddenly enlightened.

Then Li Qingzhao covered her mouth and laughed.

Jiang Hongfei was the emperor who had just completed the great unification. He was in his prime and had an unparalleled reputation. He was absolutely the one who had the final say.

As long as Jiang Hongfei supported her, no one would dare to say anything, not to mention that she was just a woman, she was just a child.

At this time, Jiang Hongfei said to Li Qingzhao: "Don't worry about compiling the "Hongwu Encyclopedia". If you are short of people, I will give you people. If you are short of money, I will give you money. If you are short of anything, I will give you anything. You just need to help me compile the "Hongwu Encyclopedia". As for the rest, I will do everything for you."

After hearing Jiang Hongfei's words, with Jiang Hongfei's trust and support, Li Qingzhao was like a raging fire boiling oil, which filled her heart with unprecedented enthusiasm and motivation.

Li Qingzhao didn't know that Jiang Hongfei asked her to preside over this matter because he saw her talent and her unyielding character.

Li Qingzhao only thought that Jiang Hongfei doted on her and asked her to take charge of such an important and face-saving matter.

At this moment, Li Qingzhao was extremely emotional, and she almost pushed Jiang Hongfei back a little bit.

But in the end, Li Qingzhao was still forced by the shyness of a woman and did not do such a crazy thing.

After a long time of easing, Li Qingzhao said: "If the emperor asks me to compile the "Hongwu Encyclopedia", I will definitely do my best."

After a while, Li Qingzhao hesitated again and again, and said to Jiang Hongfei: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask for, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Jiang Hongfei asked: "What is it?"

Li Qingzhao hesitated for a long time before she gritted her teeth and said an unwelcome request: "I ask the emperor to give Zhao Mingcheng a chance."

When Li Qingzhao said this, Jiang Hongfei couldn't help but be stunned!

Help her ex-husband to ask her current husband for an official position?

This is a tricky operation that any woman with a little bit of brains would not do.

Jiang Hongfei's eyes were like the most subtle stars in the deep night sky, making Li Qingzhao really unable to guess what Jiang Hongfei was thinking?

"Your words are beyond my expectation." Jiang Hongfei spoke slowly, with an indescribable teasing in his tone, "Zhao Mingcheng, your husband in the past, is now an unspeakable gap between you and me. You are asking for an official position for him, I want to know, what do you think?"

Li Qingzhao hurriedly said: "After all, we are husband and wife, he can be unkind, but I am not allowed to be unjust. I heard that he was affected by the relationship between me and Your Majesty, and he never had the opportunity to serve as an official."

Li Qingzhao and Jiang Hongfei were really no strangers. She said bluntly: "The facts prove that the person who can't have children is him, not me. A man, loses Fertility is extremely pitiful, and it is not possible to realize ambitions. Isn't it a great misfortune? "

"And your majesty is kind and has appointed a large number of Zhao Song officials. If he was not my ex-husband, how could he have such a hard time? "

"The matter was caused by me. He lost his wife and was laughed at by the world. I really couldn't bear it, so I asked for mercy from your majesty. "

Jiang Hongfei understood that Li Qingzhao meant that she was getting happier and happier now, but Zhao Mingcheng was unlucky because of her great happiness. She felt a little uneasy, so she wanted to do something for Zhao Mingcheng to ease her guilt.

Jiang Hongfei thought about it and felt that he had robbed Zhao Mingcheng's wife Li Qingzhao and let Li Qingzhao give birth to six children for him. Not only did the whole world laugh at Zhao Mingcheng, but also made Zhao Mingcheng's infertility known to the world. It really hurt Zhao Mingcheng deeply. It was appropriate to give Zhao Mingcheng some compensation, and it could also show that she was pregnant.

So Jiang Hongfei sent someone to summon Zhao Mingcheng to come to the court...

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