Why do we say that ordinary heroic spirits are arbitrary for eternity?

Chapter 66 Hongdu Sect, the talisman is drawn!
  The capital Luoyang.

Outside the gate of Hongdu, an edict was posted here.

There were many people watching, including common people who were joining in the fun, some Imperial students who looked in disbelief, some children from poor families who couldn't help cheering, and even some old Confucian scholars who were yelling curses.

The old Confucian scholar scolded him very harshly. He kept talking about eunuchs and chaos in government, that the country was about to lose its country, and that the world was about to be in chaos.

As soon as these words came out, the originally crowded crowd dispersed instantly, especially the space next to the old Confucian scholar became vacant.

It doesn't matter whether the old Confucian is alive or dead, just don't let the blood splash on yourself!
  The content of this edict spread quickly and soon caused an uproar!
  All the scholars were shocked. No one expected that after Confucianism had been the dominant religion for so many years, the imperial court would actually open a school that did not follow Confucianism!
  The content of the edict was very simple. The imperial court decided to open a school called "Hongdu Menxue".

It is tied with Taixue. As long as students who perform well in Hongdu Menxue are eligible to enter the imperial court and serve the country.

In order to completely separate from Taixue, there is no Confucian subject in Hongdu School. This is an institution for learning literature, painting, calligraphy, and poetry.

Not learning Confucianism, not respecting Confucianism, and not using Confucian scholars as candidates for official positions is a move that will destroy the foundation of Confucianism.

The most amazing thing is that the enrollment targets of this school are no longer the children of aristocratic families, but the poor families and common people.

This is tantamount to forcibly opening the upward channel controlled by the aristocratic family.

Let the poor and common people at the bottom become a new force!
  The scourge of party imprisonment lasted for so many years. The eunuchs and the Qingliu fought back and forth. Even though the fight was fierce, no one wanted to overturn the table.

After all, the country still needs officials like them to manage it. Even if the government has been completely controlled by the eunuchs, it is impossible to completely replace all officials.

But this time, something was different.

The emergence of Hongdu School made all Confucian officials feel the crisis!

Those damn eunuchs want to dig up the roots of Confucianism!
  Absolutely not!
  For a time, the ministers were furious and started to report one after another.

However, the reason why Liu Hong trusted the eunuchs was because only eunuchs could help him gain more imperial power.

No matter how powerful the eunuchs were, they were still dependent on the imperial power.

But those wealthy noble families are different.

They controlled local power, controlled the channels for promotion, and evaded imperial power. Liu Hong's policy was a problem not only for lower counties, but also for lower counties.

The "inspection and promotion system" used to select officials in the Eastern Han Dynasty has long become an internal game of wealthy groups, and officials from poor families have no chance of being "inspected and promoted."

Not only did the imperial examination become a tool for the wealthy gentry to monopolize power, but Taixue also became a gilded place for the children of the wealthy gentry.

Regarding this situation, Liu Hong has always wanted to change, and naturally he will not pay attention to those officials who are excited.

Who is a friend and who is an enemy.

Liu Hong has a very clear mind.

in his vision.

Once the Hongdu sect, dominated by the civilian gentry class, was strong enough to compete with the Imperial Academy, the wealthy gentry group in the DPRK would be diluted by at least half.

These officials from poor families have no interests tied to the wealthy groups for generations. Imperial power is their only dependence.

Over time, the imperial power's voice will further expand.

however.

Imagination is beautiful, but reality is often cruel.

The scholar-bureaucrats and nobles are already very dissatisfied with the eunuchs who are messing up the government. Now you actually want to drain the firepower and recruit some children from poor families to replace you. How can you just sit back and wait for death?
  Ever since, these wealthy families have united together.

Since the eunuch and the emperor were unreasonable and tried to overturn the table.

Then they are also unreasonable and just flip the table!

Luoyang city.

Inside a mansion.

Some big shots got together.

They are looking for ways to deal with cracks.

chat and chat.

Someone thought of a way to solve the problem: "How about supporting Taipingdao and pushing them to rebel!"

As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly became quiet. No one scolded them, but they were thinking about the feasibility of this method.

Soon, everyone started discussing.

"Are you sure? Let those mud-legged Taoists be in power? What qualifications do they have to become the masters of the Han Dynasty?" "Of course not. Once they rebel and the court wants to suppress them, they must rely on our aristocratic family."

"This is a good idea. Once Taipingdao rebels, the only one the emperor can rely on is us!"

"That's right, as long as Taipingdao rebels, His Majesty will definitely lift the party ban! Give party members amnesty!"

"What if you don't untie it?"

"Haha, you really think His Majesty is stupid. All I need to say is, 'The party has been imprisoned for a long time. If you collude with us, you will regret it and there will be no salvation!' How dare he not lift it?!"

"So good!"

"But... this move is still a bit dangerous. What should we do if the situation of Taiping Dao becomes too great?"

"Then take advantage of them, expose the conspiracy of the Taiping Dao rebellion in advance, disrupt their plans, and then slowly take care of things."

"That's right, what kind of disturbance can a small Taiping Road cause? After all, they are just some mud-legged people who can't get on the stage!"

"Everyone, I think this is the best solution."

"I agree."

"Seconded."

In this way, the wealthy families decided to support Taiping Dao and use Taiping Dao as a springboard to achieve their own goals.

With the help of these people, Taipingdao, which was already developing rapidly, developed much faster.

A pair of invisible hands are secretly adding fuel to the flames.

At this moment, Taiping Road cannot stop even if it wants to, and is being driven forward crazily.

……

Nanyang.

The news from Luoyang spread, and support from the aristocratic families also followed.

Lu Yu couldn't help but sigh.

The already tense time has become even more tense now.

The purpose of the support of these aristocratic families is not too obvious.

It doesn't matter if you don't accept it. Taipingdao has no choice.

only……

These aristocratic families probably never dreamed that times are about to change!

Lu Yu picked up a flintlock gun made by a craftsman, inspected it carefully, and pointed out several areas that needed improvement, asking the craftsman to continue improving.

The salaries of these craftsmen were very high. They had no complaints at all against Lu Yu's picky demands and began to study and improve them one after another.

Lu Yu also went back to continue studying the talismans.

Since entering the second stage of Qi training and having his physique improved by Fire Spirit Zhu Guo, Lu Yu's training speed has become much faster.

Not only that, his understanding and learning of magic techniques have also improved a lot.

Lei Fa's practice became faster.

The same is true for talismans.

Lu Yu's guess was not wrong. As his realm and strength improved, his learning speed increased a lot.

These extremely difficult talismans have become relatively simple.

on the desk.

Lu Yu's first talisman was only one stroke away from success.

His expression was still calm, and he was drawing unhurriedly.

The final touch is perfect.

The talisman flashed with inspiration.

The strong wind talisman is done!

(End of this chapter)