Great Tang princess

Chapter 149 News from the Newspaper Office

Walking out of Chengxiang Hall, Gao Yanfu took out a small bag very sensiblely and handed it to Fulai respectfully: "Thank you, Eunuch Fu, for recommending it to Your Highness!"

Fulai grinned, and stretched out his hand to take the gift: "Since I have followed His Highness, I must work hard in the future. If there is a chance, there will be great things to do in the future."

"From then on, I will rely more on Eunuch Fu..." Gao Yanfu looked respectful.

Seeing that he has such a good attitude and is so sensible, Fulai nodded: "Go down, remember to come tomorrow morning."

After saluting and leaving, Gao Yanfu walked to a deserted place and heaved a long sigh of relief.

The secret joy in his heart finally couldn't hold back, and a smile appeared on his face.

To be able to work under this princess, the hard life is considered to be the end!
In the early morning of the next day, Gao Yanfu came outside the gate of Chengxiang Hall, and heard a burst of "huhu" breaking the wind.

Inadvertently looking up, I saw Her Royal Highness flying up and down in the garden with a gun stick.

Gao Yanfu didn't speak, but waited at the door with a respectful expression.

After a while, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Yiyang walked out side by side. When he saw it, he hurriedly saluted: "I have seen Her Royal Highness!"

For Shangguan Wan'er, she didn't know what to call her for a while.

In terms of identity, she is a servant just like herself.But at present, he is an editor of a newspaper, but this newspaper is not an official position of the imperial court, so he cannot be directly called the editor-in-chief of Shangguan.

Usually in the palace, if you meet a celebrity around such a noble person, you will usually call him "sister" to express it.

But that was when no one was around, and now that Princess Yiyang is by her side, it can't be called that.

Perhaps seeing the doubts on his face, Shangguan Wan'er smiled lightly: "Don't be cautious about it, just call me Shangguan in the future."

"Yes!" Gao Yanfu quickly agreed.

When she came to the newspaper office, Princess Yiyang went to write articles and deal with the news sent from all over the place.

Shangguan Wan'er took Gao Yanfu to the craftsman to get the movable type, and then told him how to arrange and other work content.

Not long after, several young eunuchs arranged by Fulai also came. They were all illiterate, and they were only in charge of printing.

At present, there are only two sets of movable type here, and four people take turns to do it, which can almost maximize the efficiency.

Gao Yanfu's work is not difficult, but he is responsible for arranging the movable type and carefully checking it after printing.

After confirming that he understood the content of the job, Shangguan Wan'er went back to review the news sent by other counties with Princess Yiyang.

……

It was another court day, and Li Yuechen and Shangguan Wan'er were still listening to the news in the channel.

There are no major events worthy of attention in the recent government affairs, but there is one thing that caught Li Yuechen's attention.

Persia was destroyed by the Great Food, Persian King Belus was about to enter the dynasty and asked Datang for protection.

Hearing this news, Li Yuechen thought for a while, Dashi... seems to be from Arabia?
In fact, Datang originally had a Persian Protectorate in Persia, but the distance is too far away, and it cannot be controlled at all. It is essentially a vassal state.

The King of Persia came here this time, probably to ask for help, right?It's quite normal to do so.

Datang is a big country recognized by the surrounding countries, and a big country has the responsibility of a big country. Generally speaking, what happens to the surrounding countries, Datang is responsible for a role similar to a mediator.

At the same time, the surrounding countries pay tribute every year, and Datang also has the responsibility to protect them from infringement.

Thinking of this, Li Yuechen looked at his father on the dragon chair, and couldn't help feeling a little worried.

The old man has been thinking all day long to surpass the late emperor, so that he can outshine the blue.

Now that the food problem has been initially resolved, it is time to take off.

At that time, if the head is hotheaded and agrees to the request of the King of Persia to send troops, then things will be a little troublesome.

In fact, in the current Datang, there is really no benefit if the territory is too large, because the population is a flaw, and such a large territory cannot be controlled at all.

The three-year national census in Yonghui shows that there are 800,000 households, with a population of about 1000 taels million.

Up to now, even if other factors such as fugitive households, monks, Taoist priests, and slaves are added, Li Yuechen estimates that the population of the whole country will not exceed 20 million.

The territory of the Tang Dynasty is not small now, and it is much larger than it will be after more than a thousand years, so the development of people's livelihood is the top priority.

However, it is not good for Li Yuechen to give this kind of advice to his father. After all, this is something only the emperor needs to think about. Even if she is favored again, it is not good to test the emperor's bottom line on this kind of matter.

……

On November [-]th, the Persian king Belus entered the court, and Li Zhi received him in the Xuanzheng Hall.

While Belus was explaining the situation to Li Zhi, Li Yuechen who was behind the screen quietly poked his head out to see the appearance of the Persian king.

Brown hair, blue eyes, hooked nose, high browbones and big ears.Coupled with a big beard that can almost cover the entire face, it looks furry and a little cute.

Belus used the half-baked Datang Yayan to tell his experience aggrievedly, and asked Li Zhi to send troops to help.

Li Zhi on the dragon chair nodded: "This matter is important, let me discuss it with all my lovers, and then I will give you an answer."

Although he said so, according to Li Yuechen's understanding of his father, his expression did not mean that he did not want to send troops.

This result made Li Yuechen feel a little unexpected, originally thought he would fight.

Li Zhi turned his head slightly, and saw the daughter in the passage putting her hands on her head to compare herself with him, with a bright smile on her face.

Seeing his daughter's appearance, Li Zhi smiled slightly and announced his retirement.

Walking side by side with Wu Zetian into the passage, Li Yuechen happily went over to hold their hands.

Shangguan Wan'er didn't have time to put away the pen and paper, so she quickly stood up and saluted.

Li Zhi waved his hand as a sign of excuses, and took Li Yuechen to leave.

Li Yuechen waved his hand to Shangguan Wan'er: "Wan'er, go back first, I'm eating in Yanying Hall today."

"Yes!"

"This girl! How can you say Cengfan?" Wu Zetian turned around and taught a lesson.

Li Yuechen said with a smile: "Oh, kid, isn't this a joke..."

After returning to Yanying Hall, Li Yuechen skillfully boiled the tea.

Li Zhi next to him picked up the health ball: "Chen'er seems very happy to hear that I don't plan to send troops?"

Li Yuechen thought for a while, and replied obediently: "Persia is a long way away, and my Tang soldiers may not be satisfied with the past, so why mobilize the army?"

"Well, I thought of going with me." Li Zhi smiled gratifiedly, "I am very relieved that Chen'er knows how to take pity on me, a soldier of the Tang Dynasty."

"Hey... my boy doesn't want to think so much." Li Yuechen came behind Li Zhi with a smile, and gently massaged his shoulders, "My boy hopes that the Tang Dynasty will be able to clean the rivers and seas one day, and there will be a bumper year."

Li Zhi grinned and twirled the healthcare ball in his hand: "Good idea!"

The living man next to him wrote a book and recorded the conversation between the father and daughter. Maybe this conversation will appear in history books in the future.

While chatting, he squeezed his father's shoulders for a while, and then Li Yuechen ran to his mother to give her a massage.

Wu Zetian also leaned back on the chair enjoying herself, picked up the memorial and read it while enjoying her daughter's massage.

It doesn't matter if the daughter behind her can also see it at the same time. The emperor allowed her to go to the court to listen to the government since she was a child, and it doesn't matter if she sees the memorial.

Li Yuechen was actually not interested in these things, but he could just see them from this angle, so he took a look at them along the way, as if he were reading a newspaper.

However, the memorial in Wu Zetian's hand had just been opened, but Li Yuechen couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Some of the words are extremely conspicuous: Jiang Wang Yun and his son Wang Wei of Runan County rebelled...

Although he was surprised in his heart, Li Yuechen didn't stop moving his hands and continued to massage his mother.

Wu Zetian was also slightly taken aback, then patted her daughter's hand to let her go, got up and came to Li Zhi's side: "Your Majesty, take a look here."

Seeing her serious face, Li Zhi picked up the glasses next to her, put them on, and opened them to read every word.

Li Yuechen didn't read the whole content, but he couldn't help but feel depressed in his heart: Well, it seems that there were countless coups in the Tang Dynasty on the Internet before, which should be true after all.

But then again, is it because you don't have enough brains to rebel at a time like this?
After reading it, Li Zhi looked serious, but he didn't seem to be very angry. Instead, he seemed a little puzzled.

Wu Zetian next to him didn't speak, waiting for his decision.

Li Zhi thought for a while, then raised his head and said, "Come on! Call the gentlemen!"

As soon as Li Yuechen heard that it was time to discuss important matters, Li Yuechen immediately got up and left.

"Chen'er, if you want to listen, you can stay here." Li Zhi said.

Li Yuechen shook his head crazily: "Forget it, if the baby stays, I'm afraid it will make the husbands think too much."

Thinking about it seemed to be the same reason, Li Zhi nodded and let her leave.

After walking out of Yanying Hall, Li Yuechen patted his forehead lightly, feeling helpless in his heart.

From the perspective of the old man's attitude, there should be some problems with this matter, but Li Yuechen didn't want to delve into it.

It's better not to guess the emperor's thoughts casually.

……

Li Yuechen didn't know how to solve this matter in the end, and he didn't inquire about it. He was still doing his own thing.

But because I have to say hello to my parents every day, it is inevitable to hear some.

When the time came to December, Li Yuechen tried to piece together the clues he had heard, and the results showed that his father didn't seem to believe it very much.

Just sent someone to tell Jiang Wang Li Yun to take his son to the capital to explain the matter clearly.

Li Yuechen also felt that the possibility was unlikely, and such a thing as treason had to depend on the timing.

The current Datang can be said to say that the country is prosperous and the people are safe. Rebellion at this time is purely to make yourself uncomfortable.

Shaking his head, Li Yuechen decided not to think about those useless things anymore, but to do his own thing obediently.

Seeing that the Chinese New Year is approaching, I still think about what kind of dance is more suitable for my father during the grand court meeting.

……

On the other side, inside the newspaper office.

Gao Yanfu came in with a lot of letters, saw that only Princess Yiyang was there, and respectfully said: "Your Highness, all the news from each branch has been sent."

"Well," Princess Yiyang agreed with a nod, "Just leave it alone, you can go down first."

"Here!"

After a while, Shangguan Wan'er came back with two bowls of yogurt, and put a bowl in front of Princess Yiyang with both hands: "Your Highness."

Princess Yiyang raised her head and smiled, and then said: "Wan'er, news from all states and counties has just been delivered, you can take a look."

"Yes!"

Shangguan Wan'er agreed, sat down in her seat and drank a big mouthful of yogurt, then puffed up her cheeks and opened the letters one by one to read.

After reading a few letters, I felt that there was nothing important, but after opening the next one, I froze in place.

After carefully reading it twice, Shangguan Wan'er quickly got up and ran to Princess Yiyang, and handed the letter to her: "Your Highness, this..."

Princess Yiyang took it over and looked at it, and then said: "Take it and present it to the saint immediately!"

"Do you want to give it to Your Highness first..."

"No!" Princess Yiyang stopped directly: "Such important matters must be reported to the saint immediately, and we will see how the saint decides at that time! If you give it to Chen'er first, you will harm her instead!"

Hearing her serious tone, Shangguan Wan'er nodded: "I understand, let's go!"

……

In Yanying Hall, Li Zhi and his wife were sitting in front of the table drinking tea, Zhang Chengxin walked in suddenly, and said respectfully: "Sage, Shangguan Wan'er begs to see you!"

"Oh?" Li Zhi seemed a little surprised, turned his head and said, "It doesn't seem like today is the day to review the content of the newspaper?"

"Maybe there are other things?" Wu Zetian said.

Li Zhi nodded: "Tell her to come in!"

Shangguan Wan'er entered the hall and hurriedly saluted respectfully: "Wan'er has seen the Emperor and Empress!"

"What's the matter?" Li Zhi asked casually while pouring tea.

She quickly raised the letter with both hands: "I just checked the news of various states and counties, and when I received a piece of news, Wan'er felt that the matter was of great importance, so I came to report it to the Emperor."

Seeing Li Zhi nodding, Zhang Chengxin quickly took it and handed it to Li Zhi.

The message on the letter is very simple: There is a funeral in the Jiang Wangfu, and it is rumored that Jiang Wang and his son hanged themselves to death!

Seeing the news, the husband and wife were shocked at the same time, Li Zhi raised his head directly: "What's the matter? Tell me in detail!"

Shangguan Wan'er saluted and said: "Going back to the emperor, the people in the branch office are of low status, it is impossible to enter Jiang Wang's mansion to check whether it is true or not. Judging from the content of the letter, it should be just that there is a funeral outside the door, but the specific matters, I'm afraid... "

This explanation naturally makes sense, Li Zhi heaved a sigh of relief and waved his hands: "Go down first!"

"Your servant will leave!" Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly got up and left.

Li Zhi shook the letter twice: "What do you think of Meiniang?"

"We'll wait for the news from over there to talk about the details." Wu Zetian replied, "However, the speed of this branch office is actually faster than that of the imperial court. I didn't expect it."

In fact, there are many reasons for this. For example, it is impossible for the people in the branch to check it in person, and the message is not written to the emperor, and there is no need to pay attention to the words used, as long as it can explain the situation.

Not to mention that the official government agencies transmit information step by step, while the newspaper office is in place in one step...

All kinds of reasons add up, the speed must be much faster than the imperial court.

Li Zhi, on the other hand, was staring at the letter in his hand, wondering if it was time to find an opportunity to give the people like the newspaper some investigation rights.

The organizational structure of the newspaper office is much more efficient than that of the imperial court. If the people below have certain investigative powers, they should be able to get clearer and more accurate information by complementing the formal institutions of the imperial court.

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