I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the day when the cabinet meeting was held.

In the morning, dry the palace.

Under the service of the personal eunuch, Jiajing put on his gown, and after a while, Lu Fang walked into the Qianqing Palace with silent steps.

"His Majesty!"

"Ah."

When Jiajing heard the words, he responded in a subtle way, and immediately waved his hand, sending the personal eunuch away, turned around, and asked Lu Fang.

"By the way, Lu Fang, how are you preparing for what I asked you to do earlier?"

After hearing this, Lu Fang thought for a moment, and then responded immediately.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this servant has added the printing of arithmetic textbooks, and the opening of more news agencies in the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty to increase the scope of newspaper dissemination, among the topics that need to be discussed by the cabinet today. "

After listening to Lu Fang's report, Jiajing nodded slightly, and then said.

"Well, Lu Fang, well done!"

When Lu Fang heard the words, a look of panic appeared on his face, and he responded modestly.

"Where, compared with your Majesty, the slaves have only done some insignificant things!"

After listening to Lu Fang's self-effaced words, Jiajing didn't comment, but raised his eyebrows and gave instructions.

"Okay, it's getting late, accompany me to the cabinet!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Lu Fang responded without thinking.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After that, Lu Fang followed Jiajing step by step, walking towards the direction of the cabinet.

……

Since today is the day for cabinet discussions, everyone did not dare to neglect, and came to the cabinet early.

At this moment, no one in the cabinet spoke, and everyone was concentrating on processing the memorials in their hands. At this moment, only a high-pitched voice sounded.

"His Majesty is here!"

As soon as the words fell, under the leadership of Yan Song, the chief assistant of the cabinet, everyone stopped reviewing the memorabilia and knelt down on the ground in unison, waiting for the arrival of Jiajing.

Not long after, Jiajing was seen stepping into the cabinet, and Lu Fang, as usual, followed Jiajing step by step.

"My minister bows to His Majesty, long live my emperor, long live long live!"

After Jiajing sat in his own seat, he looked around, then withdrew his gaze, and gave instructions.

"Well, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting Jiajing's consent, all the people present got up from the ground one after another, and sat back to their respective positions, waiting for Jiajing's order.

Seeing this situation, Jiajing glanced at Lu Fan beside him, and the latter quickly understood, stepped forward immediately, and said in a deep voice.

"Today's cabinet discussion, there are four main things to discuss!"

"The first thing is the printing of arithmetic textbooks, the second thing is to open more news bureaus in the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty, so as to increase the sales of newspapers, and the third thing is to discuss the number of papers in the imperial examinations. In addition to the advantages and disadvantages of holding the exams for the imperial family and nobles separately, the fourth matter is the selection of the new governor of Zhejiang Province and governor of Zhejiang Province."

After Lu Fang finished speaking, after saluting Jiajing respectfully, she immediately came to her place and stood still.

After that, Jiajing nodded slightly, and immediately knocked on the jade pan beside him. With a crisp sound of 'ding', this cabinet discussion officially began!
Jiajing caressed the dragon head carved on the dragon chair with his hand, and after looking around, he spoke unhurriedly.

"Not long ago, Tang Shunzhi came to me and said that he had completed the compilation of arithmetic textbooks. I have read the textbooks he compiled. I think the compilations are very good and can be used in the imperial examination next year!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang who was on the side followed closely, and brought the arithmetic textbook that Tang Shunzhi had compiled before, in front of everyone.

Seeing this situation, Yan Song immediately put on his reading glasses, took the arithmetic textbook from Lu Fang's hand, and browsed the contents above.

Yan Song was very focused on reading it, so he spent a lot of time. After he finished reading the contents of the arithmetic textbook, he handed it to Xu Jie who was on the side, facing Jiajing, and said.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I feel that this arithmetic textbook is very well compiled. Compared with the previous edition, the content in it is very easy to understand. It is very suitable to use it for the imperial examination in the coming year!"

Hearing Yan Song's words, Xu Jie on the side just glanced at it briefly, then handed the arithmetic textbook to others, and then added.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I also feel that this arithmetic textbook is very well compiled. After deleting the part about cutting circles and replacing it with content that is more inclined to solve practical problems, there is no doubt that this textbook is very good. Arithmetic textbooks just got more practical!"

After Xu Jie, the rest of the people also expressed their views on this arithmetic textbook one after another, and without exception, they all agreed.

After all, the emperor had already said that this arithmetic textbook would be used in the imperial examination next year, no matter how contradictory it was, it would not help.

After listening to everyone's opinions, Jiajing nodded and said slowly.

"Since everyone does not object, then I will officially apply this arithmetic textbook to the imperial examination next year!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Yan Song, and immediately gave instructions.

"Yan Song, after you come down later, your cabinet will officially issue an announcement to announce this matter!"

As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Yan Song responded without thinking.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that the first event ended smoothly, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Seeing this, Lu Fang who was waiting beside Jiajing stood up and said softly.

"This cabinet discussion, the first matter has been discussed, and now we are discussing the second matter, which is to open more news agencies in the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty!"

After Lu Fang's words fell, everyone present cheered up. Not long after, Xu Jie got up from his seat firmly, turned his gaze to Jiajing, and said in a deep voice.

"Report to Your Majesty, this minister has his own performance!"

"speak!"

When Jiajing heard this, he just glanced at Xu Jie rather indifferently, and then spoke.

After obtaining Jiajing's permission, Xu Jie began to describe his thoughts to everyone.

"Not long ago, the imperial court just released the first issue of the Daming Daily in the capital. Judging from the results alone, it was very successful!"

"Once the newspaper was released, it was highly sought after by officials, gentry, and ordinary people. Even though it was reprinted several times, it still couldn't meet the requirements. It even set off a wave of newspaper reading in the capital!"

"Whether it is common people or officials and gentry, they all welcome the new newspapers issued by the imperial court. Therefore, I feel that we should strike while the iron is hot and start more news in the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty. Department!"

When Xu Jie said this, he paused, and then added.

"In this way, on the one hand, the common people or officials and gentry can have more channels to learn about the country's major affairs, and on the other hand, the treasury can also get more money. In the opinion of Weichen, this is simply It’s the best of both worlds!”

"It is also because of this that Wei Chen strongly supports the opening of more news bureaus and the sale of more newspapers in the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty!"

After Xu Jie expressed his thoughts, unexpectedly, he did not encounter any opposition.

Because anyone with a discerning eye can see that His Majesty has long wanted to promote the newspaper from the capital to the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty!

His Majesty has made all the preparations for this. It is said that this matter is to seek everyone's opinions, but it is just a formality!

Because since the imperial court's newspaper was officially released, the people present have more or less seen the great power of the newspaper.

It can clearly and accurately convey the meaning that the newspaper publishers want to convey to the common people without going through the hands of bureaucratic gentry.

What's more, the content of the newspapers for the common people is composed of many illustrations.

In this way, it not only lowers the threshold for reading newspapers in a disguised form, but also facilitates the dissemination of newspapers among the common people. It is foreseeable that in the future, only the capitals of the 13 provinces in the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty will be built. Newspaper institution. "

"In time, the newspaper will spread from the capital to the whole country!"

"Could it be that His Majesty has long realized the great power of newspapers?"

Thinking so, everyone looked at Jiajing with awe.

"After the newspaper is officially promoted in the 13 provinces of the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty, maybe it can be used for reform?"

"At that time, all the reform measures and the convenience that will be brought to the common people after the completion of the reforms need to be published in the newspapers."

"In this way, not only can the resistance to reform be reduced, but at the same time, the common people will be less deceived!"

Zhang Juzheng at the side thought so, with a different look in his eyes.

Seeing that no one raised any objections to this resolution, Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, nodded slightly, and immediately withdrew his gaze from Xu Jie, and gave orders instead.

"Well, since everyone has no opinion on this, then the matter is settled like this!"

"In the near future, more news bureaus will be opened in the 13 provinces of the two capitals of our Ming Dynasty to promote newspapers!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, everyone immediately responded in unison.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After that, Lu Fang on the side immediately stepped forward, facing the crowd, and said loudly.

"The second matter discussed by the cabinet this time has been discussed, and the discussion will continue after a short break."

After Lu Fang's words fell, everyone present couldn't help but 'click' in their hearts, and the expressions on their faces became serious.

In the final analysis, the few things discussed by the cabinet before were just appetizers at best, and the next thing to be discussed was the most important thing.

After all, this matter involves the interests of the clan and the nobles. Besides, apart from the imperial examinations, it is unheard of in all dynasties to hold separate exams for the clan and nobles. There was an uproar in the court.

Because of this, even though they knew that the emperor actually agreed in his heart to hold separate examinations for the clan and nobles in addition to the imperial examinations, they could not stand up and initiate this.

Because once you stand up, you will definitely be infamous for thousands of years in the future!

Thinking of this, all the people present looked at their noses and noses, and kept praying in their hearts, hoping that time could slow down a bit.

And Jiajing sat on the dragon chair, closed his eyes and meditated, not knowing what he was thinking.

Time passed so slowly, I don't know how long it has passed, I saw Jiajing slowly opened his eyes, looked around, then retracted his gaze, and immediately asked in a voice that did not contain any emotions.

"About the imperial examinations, holding separate examinations for clans and nobles, what do you think, and if you have any opinions, feel free to ask me!"

After Jiajing's words fell, the cabinet immediately fell into a deathly silence, and everyone lowered their heads in shame, without saying a word.

With the silence of everyone, the atmosphere in the room suddenly fell into a stagnation.

Seeing this situation, Jiajing's expression became gloomy, and he turned his eyes to Yan Song and asked.

"Yan Song, what do you think about this?"

Jiajing's voice was not loud, but in Yan Song's view, this was a naked urging talisman, no matter whether he answered it or not, it would definitely end badly!
After that, after Yan Song hesitated for a long time, he mustered up his courage, turned his gaze to Jiajing, and replied intermittently.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, Wei...Weichen thinks that this matter should be discussed in a long-term way. After all...after all..."

Perhaps because of being too frightened, Jiajing didn't hear the rest clearly.

Seeing that Yan Song wanted to continue explaining, Jiajing waved his hand impatiently and interrupted.

"Okay, don't say any more!"

When Yan Song heard Jiajing's words, he immediately bowed to the ground as if he had been pardoned, and spoke as if walking on thin ice.

"Follow...obey, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this situation, Xu Jie on the side glanced at Yan Song angrily, gritted his teeth and cursed secretly: "Damn Yan Song, you used this trick, what will I use later?"

Just when Xu Jie was feeling panic and uneasy, Jiajing turned his attention to Xu Jie again and asked.

"Xu Jie, what do you think about this, you are not the same as Yan Song, are you?"

After Jiajing's voice fell, Xu Jie seemed to have been greatly frightened, staggered, and almost fell to the ground, but thanks to Xu Jie's quick eyesight and quick hands, he stabilized his figure in time, so he didn't fall.

After that, after Xu Jie sorted out the words in his mind, he carefully turned his gaze to Jiajing and said.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I feel that this matter should be cautious. Bi... After all, apart from the imperial examinations, it is unheard of in all dynasties to hold separate examinations for clans and nobles!" (end of this chapter)