Peek at my diary, Cao Cao dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 208 The Best Time to Promote New Paper (Thanks to [Northern Expedition Sky] for the reward!)
In Chenliu County, Lu Yan performed his duties on the first day after he came back.

Lu Yan and Guo Jia walked into the Sheriff's Mansion sleepily, and just stepped through the door when suddenly there was a burst of sound.

"Congratulations to the Hussar General!"

"Congratulations to the Hussar General!"

"Congratulations to the Hussar General!"

Lu Yan and Guo Jia were taken aback.

Immediately, Lu Yan waved his hands again and again and said, "Don't make such fools, you know what I am, and I don't care about it."

Yi Ji chuckled and said, "General Hussars."

"Call me the prefect or sir. The emperor has 600 guards at his disposal, and the general of the hussars is just a vain job."

"But the prefect, General Hussars has raised your upper limit. We brothers who follow you can do more or less." Yiji said with his right hand and made a lifting motion, which means that they also have a chance to go up. one liter.

Lu Yan thinks so too. He doesn't care about these things, but it doesn't mean that the officials under his command don't care.

Just like Yu Jin, who used to lead the army under him, after hearing that Cao Ren and others had obtained the title of official general, he felt a slight sadness in his heart.

"We agreed to pretend to be coquettish together, but in the end you abandoned me" is probably this kind of feeling.

Not only the military generals who greeted the emperor had different promotions,

After the emperor came to Xuchang, Cao Cao also arranged Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai, Cheng Yu, Dong Zhao and others into the court.

Xun Yu's reputation as a talented king has long spread throughout the world. Over the years, Cao Cao has grown from nothing to become one of the most powerful vassals, and Xun Yu is definitely one of the few who have made the most outstanding contributions.

After being arranged to enter the court, the emperor promoted Xun Yu to be a servant of the Han Dynasty and obey the order of the minister.

Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia were promoted to the ranks of Military Adviser Jijiu at the same time. As for the others, they also had their own promotions and awards, so I won't go into details here.

Lu Yan said to Yi Ji and Han Hao: "Go and draw up a list, I will hand it over to Duke Cao later, it's time for the brothers to go up."

"Ah! Thank you General Hussars!" All the officials in the meeting hall immediately bowed their hands in thanks.

Lu Yan waved his hand, then walked to the main seat and sat down, flipping through the piled up documents on the table.

"Huh? The new paper has come out!" Lu Yan asked in surprise.

"Yes, shortly after the prefect left, the new paper was successfully published.

It's just that everyone doesn't dare to make their own opinions, and can only wait for the prefect to come back to make a decision. "

Lu Yan sighed regretfully and said, "Well, I originally wanted to promote it before the emperor, but it's a pity that it's still one step too late."

After Guo Jia heard Lu Yan's sigh, he couldn't help but chuckled and said, "Changsheng, Your Majesty is so close to you, I didn't expect you to turn your elbows outward!"

Lu Yan glared at Guo Jia and said, "Stop talking nonsense, just speak up if you have something to say.

Besides, my elbow has always been on the side of the common people, and I have never missed it! "

After Guo Jia laughed, he continued: "Actually, now is a good time to promote new paper."

Lu Yan leaned forward and asked, "How do you say that?"

"If the new paper is promoted before the emperor, although the lord will gain great prestige, at the same time the lord will also have to face the hostility of most aristocratic families."

When Guo Jia said this, he paused, and after organizing his words, he continued:

"The biggest advantage of a noble family, apart from population and land, is knowledge.

Why don't ordinary people even have the opportunity to learn knowledge?

The cost of books is the biggest obstacle to the dissemination of knowledge! "

Everyone knew these things, but Lu Yan and others did not interrupt Guo Jia, waiting for him to continue talking.

"The emergence of new paper, to be precise, the emergence of bamboo paper, engraving printing and movable type printing, not only greatly reduced the price of books, it actually broke the monopoly of aristocratic families on knowledge!"

Lu Yan nodded, this was actually one of the main reasons why he was eager to release new paper.

Only when the prices of books come down, will the common people have the money to buy books and study, and only when the common people can read, the imperial examination system will be meaningful.

Once the national reading is formed and the imperial examination system is fully implemented, the barriers between classes can be broken.

Although the aristocratic family still maintains an absolute advantage, at least it no longer forms a monopoly.

With such a huge base of common people, there will always be some amazing talents emerging.

They will let the aristocratic families see the power from ordinary people, and they will also let the people around them see a bright light of hope!

Only by maintaining the flow, the society will not become a pool of stagnant water, and there will be enough vitality for the country to persevere.

Xi Zhicai, a genius from a poor family, has been working hard for this goal.

Seeing Lu Yan nodding, Guo Jia continued: "My lord, if you promote new paper, it will definitely touch the most fundamental interests of the aristocratic family.

Originally, the court hall was regarded by them as their own back garden,

However, from now on, their back garden is very likely to be invaded by poor families or ordinary people, and even some of the positions that should belong to them will be squeezed out. This is what they can't bear the most. "

That's right, who would like to share their cake with others?And those who I have always looked down upon.

Lu Yan raised his jaw slightly, signaling Guo Jia to continue.

Guo Jia licked her dry lips, then continued:
"If we rush to promote the new paper before welcoming the emperor, then the lord will have to face the hostility from the whole family of the big man alone while enjoying the huge prestige alone.

In that case, I am afraid that no one can predict how big the risk will be.”

The worst result is that all the princes unite to encircle and suppress, and there may even be a group of traitors. Lu Yan and Guo Jia actually know how big the risk is, but they dare not say it.

"So, we can use the name of the Son of Heaven to promote the new paper. Although the prestige of the Son of Heaven will be enhanced, our risk will be reduced to a controllable level." After summarizing the meaning of Guo Jia's words, Lu Yan replied .

"That's right!" Guo Jia frowned lightly, tapped the back of his right hand lightly with the fingers of his left hand, and said:
"Your Majesty moved the capital to Xuchang, so from now on, the power represented by the lord is orthodox. The emperor's prestige has been improved, and generally speaking, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for us.

Therefore, I think that this moment is the best time to promote new paper! "

Taking advantage of the time when the relationship between the emperor and the officials and Boss Cao is the closest, promoting the new paper may consume some of the friendship between the monarch and the officials, but at least their goal has been achieved, and they don't have to face the wrath of the aristocratic family alone.

"Okay!" Lu Yan did not hesitate, but immediately made up his mind and said, "Then we will go to Xuchang to discuss specific matters with Cao Gong later, and settle this matter as soon as possible!"

Guo Jia smiled and said only one word: "Good!"

(End of this chapter)