Han Dao world

Chapter 719 Overwhelmed
Although Zhou Zhong was angry, he just stood at the door of the backyard and yelled a few words, and didn't really rush in.

After a while, Yang Biao got dressed and came out with an apologetic face.

"I forgot to take care of you. It was my negligence. Did you use Chaoshi? Let's go together."

"Can you forget something as important as the court time? Do you think I will believe you?"

"I thought you knew." Yang Biao was embarrassed. "I forgot that you were still in Jiangdong when the system was changed, and you just returned to court. Today is the first time to participate in the court meeting."

Zhou Zhong accepted Yang Biao's explanation, but he was still a little puzzled. "The adjustment of the time of the court meeting is such an important matter, why didn't it be announced in the mansion newspaper?"

Although he is in Jiangdong, he has a mansion newspaper to deliver news, but he is no stranger to the affairs of the court.

Yang Biao explained while leading Zhou Zhong to the side courtyard.

"Some people objected to changing the time of the court meeting, but the emperor said that the time was too early, and the veterans had to get up early, which was too hard. In addition to the cold winter, Chang'an was short of charcoal at that time, and it could save some money if it was postponed until dawn. If the example does not fit, it cannot be easily changed, so it is just a trial.”

"Trial?" Zhou Zhong couldn't laugh or cry. "You have all been trying for half a year."

"This will take at least a year." When the two came to the side courtyard, Yang Biao invited Zhou Zhong to a seat. Knowing that Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were waiting in the vestibule, he asked someone to invite him. "Now that the weather is warm, you can't feel it. It's uncomfortable in winter. Since you want to try it out, let's try it out for a year, and then see if you want to change back to the old system."

Zhou Zhong snorted.

Want to try it out for another year?Judging by Yang Biao's expression, it's clear that he doesn't want to change back at all.Originally, who wants to get up early every five days.

"Postponed the time of the court meeting, is there still time to discuss government affairs?"

As soon as Zhou Zhong said that, he regretted it.

Isn't what they are looking for is for the prince to govern and the emperor to rule.The emperor postponed the court meeting, not only because he was sympathetic to the veterans, but also after the ministers took charge, there were not many things to discuss.Otherwise, after five months of trial, I would have known the inconvenience.

Yang Biao glanced at Zhou Zhong and couldn't help smiling.

"Jiamou, you need some time to get used to it when you return to Asahiqian."

Zhou Zhong nodded in embarrassment, but couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "It's me. I was ordered to go on an envoy, and there are many things I'm not familiar with." He paused, and then said: "The emperor finally discussed military affairs, or is he still unwilling to give up his military power?"

Just as Yang Biao was about to speak, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce walked in from the outside and greeted Yang Biao.

Yang Biao bowed his head in return, invited them to be seated, and then said: "The emperor intends to return to power, and his requirements for ministers are different from before. After Guangwu..." He thought for a while, and then changed his words. "Perhaps some of the systems that Xiaowu adjusted in the future may have to be changed back. All in all, it is very complicated and cannot be solved in a day or two."

Zhou Zhong was surprised and delighted. "Really?"

If, as Yang Biao said, the emperor wanted to restore some of the systems before Guangwu, or even before Xiaowu, then it would not be a matter of returning the government to the three princes, and perhaps the system of prime ministers would be restored, so as to truly rule by the crown.

Such a thing, even the most radical minister may not dare to think about it.

"Why did I lie to you? The Son of Heaven really has a heart, but it is not an easy task to accomplish this matter. Among other things, as far as this Taiwei Mansion is concerned, to be honest, I am not a qualified The Taiwei, after all, I do not have the qualifications to fight. That's why I hope that Gong Jin can join the government. He has combat experience, and he is young and vigorous. , accumulate qualifications, promote step by step, and at the age of fifty, it is possible to become a qualified captain."

Zhou Zhong glanced at Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu also happened to look over.

They both saw the light of surprise in each other's eyes.

Yang Biao said so much, if they don't believe Yang Biao's sincerity, they would be too stupid.

"Wen Xian, your expectations of Gongjin are too high. I'm afraid he won't be able to bear it. How about this, after seeing the emperor, if the emperor has no other arrangements, then let him follow you to practice for a few years."

Yang Biao nodded.

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After breakfast in the Taiwei Mansion, and chatting for a while about matters to be discussed later, Yang Biao took Zhou Zhong and others to the Weiyang Palace.

Enter the north gate, go south along the avenue, and rush to the front hall.

Yang Biao pointed to the enclosed walls on both sides and said, "Do you know where this is?"

Zhou Zhong glanced at it. "Tianlu Pavilion, Shiqu Pavilion?"

"Do you know what you are repairing?"

Zhou Zhong turned to look at Yang Biao. "What new pavilion do you want to build?"

Yang Biao smiled. "The Son of Heaven wants to build a book printing shop here. In addition to the daily newspapers sent to the counties and counties, he will also print some enlightenment teaching materials. In the future, the most profound scholars will study knowledge here and print their research results. Become a book and let the people of the world appreciate it. I heard that there are already several books on the list, waiting to be released."

"What kind of book can be printed?"

"First of all, we must have real knowledge and real opinions, and secondly, we must have a major influence, or a system, but people's livelihood." Yang Biao thought for a while. "I heard that the first one listed is the abbreviated version of "Shuowen Jiezi", and the second one seems to be a compilation of agricultural books. The emperor also specially titled it, called... "Qi Min Yao Shu", or something else What name is it?"

Yang Biao shook his head and patted his head. "I'm old, I can't remember."

Zhou Zhong has no concept of "Qi Min Yao Shu", but he knows the condensed version of "Shuowen Jiezi".Those are commonly used characters selected by Yuan Quan from "Shuowen Jiezi", which are used for enlightenment. They are very simple and convenient, not to mention knowledgeable.

Can such a book be the first to be printed by the bookstore that the imperial court placed high hopes on?

"Why not just print the original book of "Shuowen Jiezi"?"

"The original book will also be printed, but it's for scholars. The abbreviated version is used to educate soldiers and common people. If it's urgent, there's no time to print it on the east side."

Yang Biao raised his head, looking at the front hall that was getting closer. "It will take thirty years for the Son of Heaven to make everyone literate, at least able to read official documents of the court."

Zhou Zhong's heart moved, but before he could react, Yang Biao said again: "Jiamou, such things as 'obtaining the edict, but hanging on the wall' will become less and less in the future."

Zhou Zhong hit a sharp zero, and suddenly his scalp went numb.

The emperor spent so much thought, just to let the imperial edict reach the eyes and ears of every commoner?If every commoner could understand the imperial edict, there would be much less room for prefects and county magistrates to play tricks, and there would be no chance to cover up the policies that the imperial court explicitly prohibited, but the states and counties have been implementing all the time.

"Wen Xian, do you think this is good?"

Yang Biao turned his head to look at Zhou Zhong, with a slight smile on his lips. "Are you trying to say that Qin Zheng is the same?"

Zhou Zhong choked, a little embarrassing.

As soon as he heard Yang Biao's tone, he knew that his thoughts were different from his own.

It seems that in the past few months since I left the court, the changes in the court are really great, so big that I am overwhelmed, and I am already a bit like an outsider.

Even if I become Sikong, am I competent?

(End of this chapter)