Capital Datang

Today is ten days, not only the officials rest, but also the Guozi students will have a day off, and it happens that there are people treating guests again, so hundreds of these Guozi students who like to be lively came at once, almost occupying most of the area of ​​the bamboo forest.

With so many scholars gathered together, in addition to reciting poems and writing externally, it is natural to discuss current affairs, and most of them get the content and opinions of these current affairs from newspapers, and some even hold newspapers in their hands and talk to those around them. Friends discuss whether the opinion of the above article is correct.If you listen carefully to their discussions, you can hear that the focus of their discussions is nothing more than vernacular Chinese and the two most lively topics of industry, commerce and agriculture.

As young people, they are more capable of accepting new things. Taking newspapers as an example, these Guozi students are one of the first and most loyal readers of Datang Daily.However, no matter how strong their ability to accept new things is, they still have received the most formal Confucian education for more than ten years, so most people still cannot accept vernacular. Only a few students with relatively rebellious personalities will affirm vernacular Attitude, but this will often cause most people to attack.

The topic of vernacular Chinese is not interesting to discuss because of the great difference in strength between the two sides, but the issue of industrial and commercial and agricultural population is different. Influenced by the family, they do not have any rejection of industry and commerce, coupled with the influence of Datang Daily's propaganda, although more than half of the people recognize the importance of agriculture, they also see the significant impact of industry and commerce on the country.

It is also because of this that these students who support the development of business quarrel with those who come from aristocratic families and have no good impression of business.But noisy is noisy.None of these young people dared to make a move. After all, Guozijian Middle School had strict rules and regulations. If students participated in fights, they would be expelled from school regardless of whether they were right or wrong. No one dared to make fun of their own future.Capital Datang 137

"You guys are so old-fashioned. His Royal Highness Qi told us a long time ago with practical actions that industry and commerce can not only prosper, but also enrich the country and strengthen the people. Open your eyes and look at the current Dengzhou, which has been governed by His Royal Highness Qi. The industry and commerce are extremely developed, and everyone in Dengzhou lives and works in peace and contentment. Every household has food reserves, and even if there is a famine, they can get through it calmly. Good luck!" A very handsome young man said loudly.Now the students in the field are divided into industrial and commercial schools and agricultural schools.This young man is the leader of the business school.

Hearing the handsome young man's words, someone from the agricultural faction immediately retorted: "Xiao Lin, what you said is too one-sided. We can also see the achievements of Dengzhou's industry and commerce, but have you ever thought about it? Dengzhou is not locally produced. Grain land, the grain stored in the homes of the local people. Didn’t it come from other places? But if even the farmers in other places start to abandon farming and work, then where will my Tang’s grain come from? Even if you have What is the use of more money?"

The man sent by the Agriculture Department had a sharp language, pointing directly at the core of the problems brought about by the development of industry and commerce, so as soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately greeted with applause from the students around him.

"Hmph, I think you're taking it out of context. I'm just emphasizing the importance of industry and commerce, and I didn't say that agriculture should be abandoned. Some time ago, the imperial court had already promulgated the land replacement law, and at the same time promoted the law of coarse planting throughout the country. To deal with the problem of the decrease of farmers, although the method of coarse cultivation will reduce the yield of the same area of ​​land, after the land replacement, the arable land will increase again. It might increase the grain output of the whole country." The young man named Xiao Lin said without showing any weakness.

Xiao Lin is one of Xiao Yu's grandsons. He is two years older than Wen Xin. He is her cousin, that is, Li Yin's brother-in-law. Although he is older than Li Yin, he usually respects the prince's brother-in-law very much. , In addition, the family behind him is also inextricably linked with industry and commerce, so naturally he firmly supports industry and commerce.

"Yes, the imperial court not only promulgated the law of land replacement and popularization of coarse planting, but also promoted a new rice variety in Jiangnan, Huainan, Lingnan and other provinces. This kind of rice is not only easy to cultivate, but also easy to mature. It can be planted twice a year or even Three seasons will not be a problem, so the food production in the south will probably be doubled." As soon as Xiao Lin finished speaking, someone jumped out to support him.And other members of the Industrial and Commercial School also waved their flags and shouted, and the momentum of the Industrial and Commercial School rose sharply for a while.

But the agricultural faction is not easy to bully, I saw that they suddenly parted ways in the crowd, and a few people walked out from it, the leader was a tall and handsome young man. Curving downwards, it makes the opponent a bit sinister amidst his handsomeness.This person's name is Lu Hong, from the Lu family of Fanyang, this gathering is to clean up the dust for him, because his father passed away three years ago, he had to go home to observe mourning for three years, and he just arrived in Chang'an yesterday.

"Brother Xiao, I haven't seen you for a few years. I didn't expect you to be more charming than before!" Lu Hong glanced at Xiao Lin with a smile, and then said with a salute. Stand on the opposite side.

"Brother Lu, you don't have to be polite. It's a great honor to be able to wash away the dust for Brother Lu today!" Xiao Lin knew that the other party was from the Lu family of Fan Yang, one of the five surnames and seven Wangs, and he must be from the agricultural school. But never neglect.

"Brother Xiao, friendship belongs to friendship, but as far as the matter is concerned, my younger brother thinks that industry and commerce must be suppressed!" After the two met the ceremony, Lu Hong didn't talk nonsense, and went straight to the topic.

"Oh? Ask Brother Lu for advice?" Xiao Lin cupped his hands and said with a serious look on his face. Before he left the Imperial College, Lu Hong was a man of the hour in the prison. , It is not easy to overwhelm him in the debate.

"Hehe, it's not a high-level theory, but I just want to ask brother Xiao a question." Lu Hong said with a faint smile on his face, "Whether it's the imperial court's land replacement, extensive planting, or the new type of rice popularized in the south These are unprecedented precedents, so how do you ensure that these new laws can alleviate the crisis of reduced food production?"

"This..." After hearing Lu Hong's words, Xiao Lin and his group of industrial and commercial factions fell silent. Indeed, the several measures promulgated by the imperial court were all unprecedented creations, but precisely because they were pioneering works, That's why no one can be sure that these methods can achieve the desired effect during the implementation process.

Seeing Xiao Lin and the others being speechless, Lu Hong showed a sneer of disdain. Although he was chatting and laughing with people like Xiao Lin, from the bottom of his heart, he always looked down on anyone because of his arrogance.

"Brother Xiao, in fact, both you and I have our own views and reasons on the population dispute between industry, commerce and agriculture, but it is useless to argue here. Even if one side can temporarily gain the upper hand, it cannot be fundamentally resolved. Convince the other party." As soon as Lu Hong's words came out of his mouth, many people immediately nodded in agreement.

"Brother Lu, this is not easy. If there was no solution before, but now my newspaper in Datang is being accepted by more and more people. By then, you and I will publish our opinions in the newspaper. Then let everyone judge, there must always be one side's argument that is untenable." After hearing this, Xiao Lin said naturally, and the other scholars of the business school also nodded.

"Brother Xiao, what you said is wrong!" After hearing this, Lu Hong's expression became serious, and he retorted very seriously, "Now who doesn't know that the Datang Daily was produced by His Highness King Qi, and His Highness has extremely close relations with industry and commerce. Close connection, look at the current Datang Daily, there are far more positive reports on industry and commerce than negative reports. Under such circumstances, no matter how good our reasons are, it is estimated that it will be difficult to have any effect on industry and commerce. !"

Hearing Lu Hong's words, everyone in the agricultural faction was filled with righteous indignation. They had long felt very angry about Datang Daily's support for the industrial and commercial circles. It's just that the backstage of the newspaper office is too strong, and these students can't do anything about it. other side.

Xiao Lin and the businessmen were also taken aback when they heard it. Although Lu Hong didn't say it clearly, the meaning was already very obvious. He accused Qi Wang and Li Yin of favoring industry and commerce everywhere. That's why public opinion is now influenced by newspapers. A shift in favor of industry and commerce.Capital Datang 137

"Brother Lu, the newspaper was invented by His Royal Highness King Qi. As for how he manages it, that is His Highness's business. But no matter what His Highness does, I believe he is doing it for the people of our Tang Dynasty, and also for the country and society of our Great Tang. !” Xiao Lin is not someone who speaks nonsense with his eyes open, so he simply admits that Li Yin is indeed partial to industry and commerce, but he also said that no matter what Li Yin does, they will still support industry and commerce, because they see that industry and commerce are big for Tang Dynasty. great changes brought about by the people.

"Brother Xiao's words are wrong!" As expected of his eloquence, Lu Hong immediately retorted, "Since the first day of publication of Datang Daily, he has always claimed that he is fair and just, but how long has it been since now? , Datang Daily has already become the opponent’s weapon against the enemy, such a newspaper with no integrity, what use do we need it?”

Lu Hong's words completely left Xiao Lin and the others speechless. They all stood there in a daze, not knowing how to answer.In the end, Xiao Lin said dejectedly: "Then, with Brother Lu's opinion, is there any solution?"