The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 406 July Half

First I did the couplets in the middle of the night, and then the three sisters huddled on Daiyu's bed and whispered in the second half of the night, and they didn't gradually fall asleep until the fourth watch.

Since the purchase of newspapers had already been arranged, the next morning Zijuan, Cuilu, and Shishu discussed waking up the girls when the newspapers were bought.

Who knows that the left will not come, and the right will not see.

It was not until the sun was three poles that the woman who received the errand came late.

At that time, Daiyu, Xiangyun, and Tanchun had already woken up, and after repeated urging and questioning several times, they heard that the gatekeeper woman had finally bought the newspaper, so she was summoned to come in and ask what happened.

"It's really not that my old lady is lazy!"

As soon as the woman entered the door, she cried out and complained: "I got the girls' orders. I went to the newsstand in Fenggong City and waited before dawn. Who would have thought that the few newspapers the girls wanted would not be delivered until dawn? Everything else is ready in the morning."

"I saw that it wasn't a problem, so I hurried to buy it elsewhere. I found four or five newsstands, and finally bought everything."

The three women looked at each other and couldn't help frowning.

Daiyu ordered someone to take the money and send the old woman away, she turned her head and asked doubtfully, "What's going on here, could it be that there are fewer newspapers published?"

"Not too possible."

Shi Xiangyun shook his head: "There are regular numbers of newspapers, how could they be printed less for no reason?"

Tanchun said firmly: "He used the money, naturally it will be more and not less. I guess he has other arrangements. Let's wait for the next one."

Participating in the plan to manipulate public opinion this time, she unconsciously built up Jiao Shun's confidence, believing that even if he couldn't be a hero, he could at least be considered a traitor or something. err on little things?
Lin and Shi thought it was reasonable, so they stopped entangled in this matter for the time being, and picked out their respective published articles for a look.

Although this is the manuscript they decided on word by word, it is not an exaggeration to say that they have memorized it fluently.But seeing it published in newspapers with my own eyes, I still can't help being a little novel and strange, and I have an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.

And because of her temperament, Tanchun was the one who touched the most among the three. She reluctantly put the newspaper back on the table and asked subconsciously, "Do you think we will have the opportunity to participate in such important court events in the future?"

Lin Daiyu chuckled, covered her mouth and said, "We don't know yet, but someone has a great chance in the future!"

Shi Xiangyun knew that she was teasing him, so he stepped forward to tickle him, and the two laughed together, but he didn't realize that Tanchun next to him picked up the newspaper again, and looked at the article signed "Qiuzhai Master" on it. Thoughts.

…………

at the same time.

Yan Junchen, the censor of Zuodu, came late. While confessing the crime, he spread out several newspapers on the desk in the middle, and called Xu Liang, the servant of the Ministry of punishment, and Liu Fang, the young minister of Dali Temple, to come and have a look.

Xu Liang picked it up silently and flipped through it, but Liu Fang was a little impatient, and asked directly: "What's so special about these newspapers? Could it be related to the Zhou Long case?"

Yan Junchen nodded slightly, and explained: "Someone paid for these newspapers to be distributed free of charge in the major academies in the city, the Imperial Academy, the Imperial Academy, the Inspectorate, etc., and even the government-run elementary school - I just wanted to confirm this. , so it was a step late."

After hearing this, Liu Fang quickly picked up the newspaper and looked through it, and saw that there were indeed several articles praising Zhou Long and calling him wronged.

It's not like he hasn't seen similar articles in recent days, but they are not as exquisite and simple as these articles, especially some of Zhou Long's daily deeds listed in them, even he can empathize with them after reading them.

In addition, there are also articles criticizing engineering and criticizing Jiao Shun, all of which are full of literary talent and delicate brushwork, which makes people feel emotional.

Especially the few articles criticizing Jiao Shun, the writing was sharp and pungent, and he couldn't help but be overwhelmed when he saw it directly.

While reading it thoroughly, Xu Liang put down the newspaper in his hand, but shook his head and smiled wryly: "Isn't this the work of the Ministry of Rites?"

Yan Junchen said in a deep voice: "Normally it shouldn't be, but it's also possible that someone wanted to protect Zhou Long, but ended up using too much force and self-defeating."

Xu Liang said again: "Is it self-defeating, or is it intentional, can you check it through the newspaper?"

"Disaster."

The head of the Procuratorate is the leader of the public opinion trend, and he is relatively familiar with the affairs of the newspaper, so Yan Junchen immediately gave the answer: "If the article is biased towards the Ministry of Industry and criticizes the scholar, each newspaper may strictly review it, but from May Engineering Professor Since I became an official, there have been articles criticizing the new policies of the Ministry of Industry both openly and secretly, but they are not concentrated like this.”

The implication is that these big newspapers are manipulated by scholars behind the scenes. If the articles criticize scholars, they may be strictly examined and questioned carefully. Shun's articles, but basically all comers are welcome.

And maybe in order to protect the friendly army, they will deliberately not ask about the origin.

Xu Liang couldn't help sighing again when he heard the words, and said helplessly: "This case is already troublesome enough, but now... well, I'm afraid the person who came here was not kind."

The two of them asked and answered, but Liu Fang was confused. Isn't this a good article?
Why is it that the comer is not kind, and what is self-defeating and intentional...

Liu Fang was suspicious, and wanted to ask the question, but she was worried that she would be timid if she asked rashly, so she nodded, put on a thoughtful look, and continued to listen.

But Xu Liang and Yan Junchen didn't think much of Liu Fang, a fake literati, who was actually a relative. Seeing that he rarely interrupted, they were happy to communicate with each other more smoothly.

Yan Junchen: "Do you want to speed up the progress?"

"inappropriate."

Xu Liang shook his head: "No matter what, it will take a few days. Besides, whether the case can be finalized depends on the opinion of the palace. If the people behind the scenes really stir up public opinion, we will die by then."

"That……"

Yan Junchen suggested again: "Should we try to control the wind direction so as not to be roasted on the fire?"

"Disaster!"

Xu Liang shook his head again: "You also said that the newspaper is biased. It would be fine if we were not in that position. Now that we are in a place of suspicion, if someone finds out trying to influence public opinion again, hehe..."

Yan Junchen didn't know how to deal with it.

In fact, they turned a blind eye to similar remarks before, secretly thinking of using public opinion to force the palace to compromise.

But the problem is too much.

Now these big newspapers have published numerous articles criticizing the New Deal of Engineering and overturning Zhou Long's case, and they were bought and sent to places where scholars gather for free distribution, obviously to make matters worse.

If it is really done by the mastermind behind the scenes, then this public opinion will not only be a bargaining chip for them to blackmail the palace, but an abyss that may destroy people's reputation at any time!
The two exchanged a few more words, at this time Liu Fang finally finished 'Enlightenment', and interjected: "You guys think, could it be that Jiao Shun did this, just to make it difficult for us to settle the case easily? "

The more he spoke, the more confident he became, picked up a newspaper and pointed to the article on "Master of Qiuzhai" on it, and said: "Look, some of these stories are very detailed. If someone who is not familiar with him, how can he do it?" Got it? I think he's just calling out for a thief and pretending to be a thief!"

It was rare for Liu Fang to be clever for once, and she exposed Jiao Shun's plan accurately.

However, Xu Liang and Yan Junchen looked at each other, but shook their heads in unison.

Xu Liangdao: "Liu Shaoqing was too worried. Now that Jiao Shun is quite famous, it's not too difficult to visit him - that's all, it's Wenruo who can write such sharp and sharp articles. There must be a lot of character and arrogance, so how can you get along with that Jiao Shun?"

Seeing that Liu Fang still questioned, Yan Junchen also added beside him: "Even if one or two people are forced by the situation and have to be at the mercy of Jiao Shun, there will never be so many talented people in the world who make such absurd actions." An unwise move to cast darkness!"

Liu Fang just gave up.

After all, he himself didn't think that there would be so many talented scholars who would submit to Jiao Shun.

As a result, the suspects of the three began to play tricks behind the scenes, and deliberately flatter their opponents. They never thought that these articles would come from the hands of a woman.

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Noon today.

As usual, Jiao Shun ordered takeaway again—the cafeteria of Dali Temple was already open to him normally, but he was worried that someone would add some seasonings that shouldn't be there, so he insisted on ordering takeaway.

When the meal was finished, Shuan Zhu took advantage of the time when the bowls and plates were put away, and reported under his throat: "Master, the newspapers everywhere have been sent out. Ni Er said that they didn't go out and hide, and they were all idlers and beggars hired nearby. Nowadays, there is a lot of discussion everywhere, and many people are complaining about Zhou Long."

"Ah."

Jiao Shun leaned against the pillar and lowered his head, as if closing his eyes to rest his mind, and whispered: "Let Ni Er follow the list I made to contact the professors and students of Yunlu Academy—remember, hiding your identity is the first priority. Those who are in the position, don't be stingy with money and goods, as long as one or two people are willing to stand out, the matter will be considered."

Just creating public opinion is not enough pressure, so at this time we have to follow the routine of "writing on the bus".

Yunlu Academy is the most famous academy in the capital, and it is quite appealing among young students. More importantly, the head of the academy once served as a servant in the Ministry of Rites, and it is easy to arouse related associations afterwards, and no one will suspect that he is Jiao. superior.

And the so-called list specifically listed more than a dozen Yunlu teachers and students who love to show off and covet fame and fortune—as for the source of the news, they naturally found out from Jia Lan indirectly through Li Wan.

Shuan Zhu was sent away.

Jiao Shun stayed in the corridor for a while, until the people in Dali Temple started doing futile work again, then he walked into the courtroom Shi Shiran, and sat down behind the public case in the middle of the case.

Ordinarily, this was a bit out of bounds, but the busy officials in the lobby turned a blind eye to it, and even reduced their prying eyes.

This is because every afternoon is when Jiao Shun writes the secret report as usual. Although everyone is puzzled and curious about what he reported in the article, who dares to step forward to spy on it at this time?
All the officials dared not take a breath, for fear that they would accidentally attract Jiao Shun's attention and be regarded as a negative example in his essay.

But seeing Jiao Shun writing vigorously from time to time, sometimes frowning and meditating, seemed to have encountered some difficult problem, which made everyone's heart pounding-these days Sanfa has been working hard, so why are there so many unspeakable things? play?

The emperor also attached great importance to the report of Master Jiao, and couldn't wait for the report every day, so he directly asked the little eunuch to come to pick it up.

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao will arrive.

Before Jiao Shun could finish writing the secret booklet, a middle-aged eunuch hurried in with a fly whisk. After entering the door, he wiped his sweat and said with a smile, "My lord, this booklet..."

"Eunuch Zhou, be safe and don't be impatient."

Jiao Shun nodded slightly at the eunuch, then concentrated on writing again.

The eunuch didn't urge him at all, he just paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, looking at everyone with a high-spirited look.

In fact, when Jiao Shun played the newspaper for the first two days, he went to the Imperial City Department to submit the manuscript in person, but after the third day, the emperor began to send people to pick it up directly, and each time he came earlier and more urgently.

And the attitude of the eunuch who was ordered to come here is more submissive every time, and this invisibly also puts a lot of pressure on the people in the Sanfa Division.

After another quarter of an hour, Jiao Shun finally stopped writing, looked up at the little eunuch, and said hesitantly: "There are some smudges, I'm afraid it's..."

"Don't worry, adults!"

The eunuch quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty has given instructions when you came here, so you don't need to deliberately copy it."

Only then did Jiao Shun seal the secret folder, then got up and handed it to the eunuch: "Thank you, Eunuch Zhou."

Eunuch Zhou took it with both hands, and found that there was another bank note under the envelope as usual, and the smile on his face became more hearty and submissive: "I dare not, the palace is urgent, I will go back and report to my life first."

After finishing speaking, he gave another deep salute, and then went out to whip his horse and head straight to the imperial city.

A quarter of an hour later.

The emperor, who was restless at Jia Yuanchun's place, couldn't wait to tear off the wax after receiving Jiao Shun's secret report, and then glanced over the latest progress of the Sanfa Division - in fact, there was no progress at all.

What Emperor Longyuan really cared about was actually the private goods that Jiao Shun would include in his memorials every time.

It's not anything special, it's just the way of advocating the Great Industrial Party.

Of course, Jiao Shun definitely couldn't narrate in a straightforward manner, but took many key questions as his own thinking and confusion after learning the quotations, and raised them speciously, guiding the emperor to find the answer.

These abridged logical theories of the Industrial Party can be said to be in harmony with the emperor's own views. After two rounds of mutual verification, at least [-] to [-]% of the original version can be obtained, which is enough to make the emperor feel like a treasure.

So much so that recently every afternoon if he didn’t read Jiao Shun’s short composition first, the emperor would feel restless, and every time after reading it, he couldn’t help but praise Jiao Shun greatly.

This time is no exception.

"As expected of the person who suggested publishing quotations as soon as he took office! Isn't these insights ten times better than those rotten scholars?!"

The emperor read it several times, and then reluctantly handed over the secret book to Dai Quan for archiving, planning to take time to review it carefully at night.

Yuan Chun, who was serving tea, heard the words and hurriedly said: "After all, he is young and has little knowledge and has not read many books. Even if he has some talents, how dare he be so praised by His Majesty?"

"otherwise!"

The emperor waved his robe sleeves: "Why didn't I regard it as a horse bone at the beginning? But now, Jiao Changqing clearly has the appearance of a thousand-mile horse! When this case is concluded, I am going to add another burden to him!"

Yuan Chun couldn't persuade him anymore after hearing the words.

What's more, if Jiao Shun can really soar into the sky, it will be of great benefit to her.

At this time, I suddenly heard the emperor's order excitedly: "You send someone to the queen to get the bicycle, let's get some fresh ones today!"

He has been agitated easily since he 'rehabilitated', and his blood is surging after watching Jiao Shun's Secret Zhe.

Jia Yuanchun had heard about what happened that day, and immediately blushed when he heard the words, and Ai Ai persuaded him: "How can this be so, my concubine dare not... Although you are in good health now, are you... or moderate?" Moderation is better."

Seeing her pushing back and forth, Emperor Longyuan was a little displeased: "Even if the empress makes it so, why can't you do it? How is my health, don't I know it myself? Don't the hospital know it? But you know it?!"

As he spoke, he urged: "Don't spoil the fun. The former son was with Concubine Rong, and she took the initiative to bring up the matter. If I hadn't been worried about the empress' displeasure, how could it have been delayed until today? You gave the car to the empress, you go As a business loan, she naturally has to agree."

Jia Yuanchun had no choice but to obey.

She is already the first-class person in the palace who pays attention to decency, and if she can't beat the emperor, there is no need to mention the rest.

For a while, the palace was filled with singing and dancing every night, full of tricks...

(End of this chapter)