Jisi Manuscripts

Author: Liaoning Wanyou Book Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The Huainanzi states: "The deaf cannot learn to sing for their own joy, and their hearts remain closed. When the heart is closed, learning cannot be profound." The Suwen·Ba Zheng Shen Ming Lun says: "With clear eyes and an open heart, one's will is foremost." The Book of Han·Bi Li Zhi states: "When Wang Wenshu resided in the court, he was dull and unable to discern things, but when he became the Zhongwei, his heart opened." This refers to the ability to showcase one's strengths and have a clear vision and purpose. The Later Han Book records Emperor Ming's edict to the Prince of Dongping: "With an open heart and bright eyes." The Biography of Wang Chang states: "Upon hearing that the Emperor had ascended the throne in Hebei, his heart opened and his eyes brightened." The Bai Hu Tong·Pi Yuan states: "Those with outstanding talent and virtue, and those who are knowledgeable, can open their hearts." The Yi Yuan records: "Zheng Xuan dreamed that someone used a knife to open his heart, saying, 'Now you can learn.'" The Lunheng·Yi Zeng chapter states: "By observing and selecting, one can open their heart and mind, gaining enlightenment and understanding." The Ling Gui Zhi records: "Upon hearing you play the qin, my heart opened and my spirit became enlightened." The Jin Shi·Yu Pu Biography records an edict stating: "Only then can the heart be open and the mind clear, leading to dedication to learning and harmony with others." The Bei Qi Shi·Wu Zun Shi Biography records: "An old man gave him an 'open heart talisman,' and Wu Zun Shi knelt to take and swallow it." The Old Tang Book·Yin Zhi Zhang Biography records: "In a dream, a divine person used a large chisel to open his heart." The Bei Meng Su Yan records: "Give you an open heart, and you will surely be protected with intelligence." All references to an "open heart" speak of spiritual enlightenment and intellectual growth.
The Netherlands is now largely merged into England, originally a Western country. The Kangxi and Yongzheng Imperial Regulations·Ministry of Rites·Guests Department·Tribute both state that the Netherlands is in the southeastern sea, referring to the old tribute route. After the Ming Jiajing 29th year, the Netherlands attempted to seize Guangdong Xiangshan Bay but failed, so they seized Fujian Penghu, then jointly occupied Melaka and Borneo with France, and by the Chongzhen era, they seized what is now Taiwan. At the time, the Netherlands acquired Taiwan from Japan. Today, Anping Town in Taiwan is the former Dutch city of Zeelandia, located in the southeastern sea. During the Shunzhi 18th year of our dynasty, Zheng Chenggong attacked Jiangning from Xiamen and Jinmen but was defeated and retreated to the sea. The Japanese incited Zheng Chenggong to take Taiwan, and his fleet entered Luderan Gate. The Dutch were defeated and retreated. Later, they claimed to aid China in suppressing rebels and sent troops. The Yongzheng Imperial Regulations state: In the second year of Kangxi, the Dutch king of the sea led warships to Min'an Town to assist in suppressing maritime rebels. In the third year, the Dutch king captured Xiamen and Jinmen. Two imperial decrees were issued, and officials from the Ministry of Rites with Manchu scribes were sent to present silver and silk, which were handed over to the Dutch people to take home. This was also because the Dutch had a deep enmity with the Zheng family, so they were used.
The Holy Ancestor's Instructions state that in the second month of the 18th year of Kangxi, the Emperor specially instructed the Dutch king to provide twenty flat-bottomed ships to carry strong troops to seize the two islands. At the time, Zheng Chenggong's son Zheng Jin had been defeated in Zhangzhou and Quanzhou and fled to the sea, but Xiamen and Jinmen were still under his control. The Emperor gathered a large fleet, planning to seize the two islands to take Penghu and Taiwan, as the previous victory had been achieved using Dutch flat-bottomed ships in the three-year campaign. Therefore, he again instructed the Dutch to assist in suppressing rebels. On the 15th day, the Emperor instructed the Grand General He Shuo Kangqin Wang to issue an edict to the Dutch to quickly prepare their fleet and ensure they arrived on time. On the 23rd day, the Emperor, finding that the Dutch fleet had been blocked by Zheng Jin and communication was cut off, decided to launch an attack without waiting for their arrival. By the 22nd year, Taiwan was pacified. In the 23rd year, Taiwan Prefecture was established. This was the same as the Taiwan Member mentioned in Ming Zhou Ying's Dong Fan Ji, which the Dutch occupied with a small force. After being seized by the Zheng family, the Dutch people moved south and occupied Melaka and Borneo. They also used opium to lure the people of Ceylon to consume it, occupying their land and enslaving their people, which was also in the southeastern sea. The "sea king" mentioned here refers to the troops sent out by the Dutch, similar to the Italian Viceroy who resided in Guangdong Xiangshan Bay. The Strategy for Pacifying the Russians states: "In the eighth month of the 25th year of Kangxi,"