On Xiao Yun-ju’s Official Career and Works

According to the relevant references,when researching on Xiao Yunju,born in Guangxi,Minister of the Board of Rites in Ming Dynasty,the following conclusions are drawn:firstly,he checked and collated historical books,making some contribution to the completion of Twenty One Historical Books (North Inspection Version).Secondly,he ever participated in the activities of Gong An Group and served as a very important member during its development.Thirdly,he loved to read books of Confucianism and talk about Zen,which reflected indirectly his thoughts of saving the world.Finally,though very few of his works have remained,he profoundly recorded the Guangxi culture in that special time as well as his contributions in the constructions of his hometown.