Ten Dragons Take the Inheritance

Chapter 443 "The Minutes of the Capital"
Hongyang's analysis was indeed very pertinent. He not only pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of Hongli's advice, but also did not exaggerate. It was a pertinent statement. Therefore, when he stopped talking, not only the curiosity of the courtiers was hooked, Even Yinzuo was full of doubts, and really wanted to know what better strategy Hongyang could come up with.

"Go on." Yinzuo glanced at Hongyang who was kneeling in the hall, and ordered calmly.

Hongyang kowtowed respectfully, pondered for a while and said: "Yes, Huang Ama, I think it is easy to communicate the upper feelings, but it is difficult to communicate the lower feelings. There is one thing that can achieve this in the small country of Europe, which is made of paper. The so-called paper making is to combine official news, folk anecdotes, etc., print them on paper, and sell them in the market In order to achieve the purpose of publicizing, not only the common people can learn about the dynamics and policies of the imperial court from the paper copies, but also the politicians can learn about the underlying situation from the paper copies. I think this medium should be able to Accomplish what Huang Ama asked for."

Um?Damn, who leaked the news?Where did this brat get the information from?As soon as Yinzuo heard that Hongyang mentioned papermaking, his face darkened, and he screened all the people who could get in touch with the news in his heart. He stared at Hongyang with sharp eyes, but he didn't speak.The officials below were also stunned for a moment, but soon they started discussing with a loud buzzing sound.

Zhang Jing and Zhai Jia of the Military Aircraft Department stood up first and said: "My lord, I think that although what the second elder brother said is novel, but this thing is a barbarian thing, it is not what my dignified China should have. Besides, the imperial court This policy is a national policy, how can it be confused with market talk, this discussion is inappropriate."

"Your Majesty, I think what Lord Zhai said is reasonable. One of these things will damage the majesty of our court, and the two are not easy to control. Once out of control, some villains may make trouble based on it, which is not beautiful!" said Zhao Xiong, an attendant of the Imperial Academy. Zhao also stood up, in line with Zhai Jia's proposal, and then several middle-level officials came forward and denounced the paper copying from various aspects. , but never mentioned the point, it was purely opposed for the sake of opposing.

Wang Qianfang, the supervisory censor of the Sichuan Province, stepped out from among the ministers and said, "Your Majesty, I think what the two lords Zhai and Zhao have said is absurd. Since the sentiments of the superiors should be publicized in the market, why are there inappropriate words? However, the uploading of the underworld is originally an anecdote in the market, a grievance, or a change in the government and the opposition, which is a normal thing, as for the monitoring, it can be managed by a special agency set up by the court, so it is not a mere formality."

"Your Majesty, I think Lord Wang's words are justified. If the monitoring of this paper is strengthened, it can be regarded as a sharp weapon in the court. We must not waste it because of choking." As soon as Wang Qianfang finished speaking, Na Suo'er, the minister of Honglu Temple, immediately came out to express his support.

"My lord, I do not agree with the opinion of the two lords, the king and Na. I think that the imperial court should have its own laws and regulations. It is the duty of the imperial court to educate the hearts of the people. How can the people do it for me? I think that the paper copying is purely a publicity stunt. It is definitely not feasible, please enlighten the emperor!" Minghua, the Shaoqing of Taifu Temple, strode out and objected loudly.

"My lord, I think what Master Ming said is true, please think twice, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I think it's an upright move to follow what Eldest Brother said."

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There was a lot of quarrel in the hall, but all the middle-level officials came forward to quarrel. Ministers of military affairs and ministers of various ministries were all silent and did not participate in this debate at all. The big guys all stared at the silent Yin Zuo.

Yinzuo had known for a long time that Hongli and Hongyang each had their own teams, and they were fighting a lot in private. At this time, seeing that the newspaper issue had become an open battle, he was very upset. Seeing the smell of gunpowder on the main hall getting stronger and stronger, his heart became even more angry. He snorted coldly, waved his hand, and stopped the noisy officials below. He asked in a low voice: "Hongyang, I'm very curious, where did you know about the paper copying?"

"Reporting to Huang Ama, there is a Qing guest Xiao Yao under my son's family. His ancestors were engaged in overseas trade and had been to Europe. He accidentally learned about papermaking and other things. Out of curiosity, he recorded this papermaking. Son It is from this person that I learned of the existence of this thing." Hongyang replied calmly.

uh-huh?There is a possibility that newspapers originally originated in Europe. At this time, the West should be full of newspapers. It is not surprising that Hongyang can learn about newspapers, but he can think of the uses of newspapers and dare to use them. It's not easy for Chaotang to propose it, but it's unavoidably tricky. In comparison, although Hongli's four strategies have flaws, they are still rare. Let's take a look again.Yinzuo's thoughts moved quickly, but he ignored Hongyang. He looked at Ma Qi, the Chief Minister of Military Aircraft, and asked in a calm tone: "Ma Aiqing, what do you think about papermaking, you might as well tell me."

Ma Qi is a veteran of the two dynasties, how can he not see that the situation between Hongli and Hongyang is delicate at the moment, he doesn't want to get involved in it, although he agrees with the papermaking in his heart, but he said it But it is another set of things: "Reporting to the Holy Majesty, I think that what the eldest elder brother said is an upright teacher, and the second elder brother said that it is feasible to make paper by another clever method. I think both are feasible. If It seems better to do it together.”

Hehe, this old horse has become an official, no one will be offended, and he can speak clearly and logically, which is amazing.Yin Zuo smiled, but did not express his opinion. He looked at Zhang Tingyu who had been advocating a delayed investigation and said, "Hengchen, in your opinion, what should be done about this matter?"

Zhang Tingyu is an authentic student of Confucianism. He has always emphasized the distinction between superiority and inferiority. Although he is flexible, he is not very good at accepting new things. He actually disapproves of papermaking in his heart, but What Comrade Zhang is best at is trying to figure out the holy will. Although Yinzuo didn't express his position at this time, Comrade Zhang has already guessed Yinzuo's intentions. Comrade Zhang is one of the best figures in the court in terms of his ability as an official Naturally, he would not go into trouble, and after pondering for a while, he said: "Your Majesty, I think the words of Lord Ma are justified, and I have no objection." Ma Qi and Zhang Tingyu are the heads of all the ministers. Then, the ministers below naturally spoke out one after another to express their support, and for a while the hall became lively again.

Yinzuo pressed his hands in a blank gesture, motioning all the ministers to stand back to their original positions, pondered for a moment, and said, "The ancients said: If you hear it, you will be happy. Although I am not a saint, I don't want the ancients to be more beautiful than before. I have said it many times: I don't sin with my words. Although the "Wan Yan Shu" is so fallacious, it is only caused by the incomprehension of the court's good intentions. In other words, if there is nothing to encourage, I will do what I say, and I will not investigate the matter of the "Wan Yan Shu". .Gao Nianying, Xuan!"

As soon as Gao Nianying, the eunuch who was accompanying Yinzuo, heard the word "Xuan", she hurriedly bowed to promise, handed the whisk in her hand to the little eunuch behind her, unfolded the imperial edict that had been prepared, and read out loudly: " Fengtian Chengyun Emperor's edict said: The fact of the "Wan Yan Shu" is because I don't understand the intentions of the imperial court. Zi Wu Sidao founded the "Jingshi Minutes" to take the trend of the Ming Dynasty and the public, and Lin Xuanyi, the Minister of Military Aircraft, prepared a news bureau to monitor the content of the newspaper... A special order was issued to the Minister of Military Aircraft to be the chief editor of the imperial court, with the help of the Imperial Academy, and the world, to " "Wan Yan Shu" is the foundation, distinguishing right from wrong and twists and turns... I like this."

It was only then that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty realized that the emperor had already made a plan, and this plan was roughly equivalent to what the second elder brother said. After praising him, he looked at Hongyang with some ambiguity.Yinzuo ignored the flattery of the ministers, looked at Hongli and Hongyang brothers meaningfully, got up, and turned into the harem. Seeing this, the eunuch Sili declared loudly: "Retire from the court!", The courtiers gathered together in a chaotic discussion. The brothers Hongli and Hongyang looked at each other, but they dispersed without saying a word...

In the middle of May in the fourth year of Yuanzhuo, the emperor issued a decree and announced to the world not to pursue the matter of "Wan Yan Shu". Hearing that the main writers are Fang Bao and Fang Linggao, who are well-known all over the world, while everyone is looking forward to the first issue of "Jingshi Minutes", they are also secretly thinking about showing their hand and trying to get their own His writing and ink are published all over the world.

On July 25th in the fourth year of Yuanzhuo, the first issue of "Jingshi Minutes" was finally printed as a periodical after more than two months of preparation. It was sold out in less than half an hour. On July [-], the "Jingshi Minutes", which was distributed to the printing bureaus of various places, was sold out as soon as it was printed, and the contents contained in various newspapers became popular among the people The focus of people's scrambling discussions, scholars from all over the country have sent their articles to printing bureaus in various places according to the posting plan stated in the imperial decree. The degree of enthusiasm almost brought the station system to the brink of collapse...

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