Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

Zhang Chao's routine involved practicing spear and archery, attending Chongwen Academy, and compiling textbooks and a dictionary with a group of scholars. They created the "Wude Dictionary," which garnered the attention of Emperor Li Yuan, who visited unexpectedly. Impressed, he conferred titles upon Zhang Chao, including Count of Wu An County and Grand Scholar of Chongwen Academy, while establishing the Hanlin Academy for further scholarly work. This unexpected promotion surprised Zhang Chao, as he was elevated from Vicomte to Comte, and he was tasked with compiling national histories. The project aimed to organize and annotate classical texts, reflecting the emperor's interest in education and scholarship.

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