Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng hurriedly shook his head, "No, no! That's a royal grandson, how can he be easily sent out of the palace for education?"

This isn't a matter for just one person; when the time comes, the entire court will be in an uproar, and he really can't withstand it.

Li Yuanzhao said bitterly, "Can you think of a way?"

"I... to be honest, your subject doesn't have any good ideas. Why don't you first ask His Majesty for instructions?" Fang Zheng said helplessly.

He has money, people, and leisure; he really wouldn't mind taking care of another child, but this isn't something to be taken lightly.

Besides the opinions in the court, what if someone who doesn't like him tries to trip him up? Even if the royal grandson just gets a stomachache, it would be enough to give him a hard time.

Seeing that Li Yuanzhao was about to continue pressing him, Fang Zheng quickly changed the subject, "Your Highness, you must have come to me for something else. Has anything happened in the capital recently?"

Seeing that Fang Zheng was unwilling to continue sighing, Li Yuanzhao sighed, "Indeed, there is a major matter. During the time you and the Emperor were away, some changes occurred in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and your original arrangements in the capital have all been disrupted."

Fang Zheng frowned, "How were they deployed?"

Li Yuanzhao said, "After Tao Hui temporarily took your position, he has been making sweeping improvements. The Embroidered Uniform Guard has completely switched from overt investigation to covert surveillance, no longer publicizing their activities in the market, and they have also greatly increased their manpower."

"The key issue is... they are now secretly searching for information about the ministers, covering everything in extreme detail, almost to the point of finding out what they said at every meal."

Fang Zheng's heart tightened.

Is this the inertia of history?

The new official's actions are so radical...

In history, the Embroidered Uniform Guard may seem glamorous in film and television, but in reality, they are notorious.

According to his guess, part of the reason is due to the early institutional design and the direct orders from the Emperor.

Another aspect is the use of unscrupulous methods. Once a person doesn't set limits on their behavior, they will quickly fall.

For a large organization like the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the fall is even faster.

In his memory, the Embroidered Uniform Guard had completely fallen by the late Ming Dynasty, with weak combat power externally and full firepower internally.

They reached out extremely far, and the people complained endlessly, playing countless tricks with the Eastern Depot, those two old brothers.

Since he took office, he has been trying his best to re-regulate the Embroidered Uniform Guard's code of conduct, but he didn't expect that they are now going to repeat the old path?

"Is this His Majesty's intention, or is it Tao Hui's personal action?"

Li Yuanzhao shook his head, "I don't understand Tao Hui as a person. But it's unlikely that Father would do such a thing. He's busy enough all day long; where would he have the leisure to look at those messy things? Besides, if he wanted to do it, he would have done it long ago."

"However... Father once said he would let you return to court to take office. Do you think it's possible that he's doing this on purpose?"

Fang Zheng fell into deep thought.

It's not impossible. Li Yuanzhao had mentioned to him before that His Majesty intended to reappoint him.

But is this really His Majesty's doing... uncertain.

It's more likely that it's Tao Hui's personal will. After all, a new emperor has new ministers, and it's normal for a new official to have his own ideas.

His method of managing the Embroidered Uniform Guard still utilized many entertainment industry tactics.

There are also many people who disapprove, believing that getting too close to the people is not a good thing.

Forget it, he can't interfere anyway, so whatever!

"Do whatever you want. Your subject can't interfere. Is there anything else?"

As soon as he asked this, Li Yuanzhao seemed to remember something interesting and smiled, "Yes, in the past few days you were away, the Jin Kingdom sent a batch of slaves, specifically for raising livestock."

"The people who came that day were watched by the whole city. The people all came to see the excitement... This palace remembers that a long time ago, the common people were somewhat afraid of the Jin people, but now that has changed."

"The people are not only bold, but many people are also shouting to bring more Jin women over, saying that if they can't eat over there, we'll raise them. The common people are very lively."

Fang Zheng's smile gradually faded, "Are there really many people saying this?"

"Of course, the newspaper even reported it."

"Then why didn't you stop them a little?" Fang Zheng said with suppressed anger.

"Why stop them? Isn't that how the people are? They're just indulging in some idle talk. What big deal is it if everyone listens and has a good time? Besides, the Banshan Newspaper has reported a lot about the people's feelings. What could happen?"

"Indulging in idle talk? This matter is not just idle talk when it's on the newspaper. The border trade between our Great Jing and the Jin Kingdom has resumed. What will the Jin people think when these words are spread? If the people of the Jin Kingdom have grievances, our Great Jing's merchants in the Jin Kingdom will be dragged to a dark place and killed, and it wouldn't be unjust."

Fang Zheng earnestly said, "This kind of thing is despicable, Your Highness. People should have integrity. The Jin Kingdom is a defeated country, but at least basic respect should be given. Is there any benefit to just talking trash?"

Li Yuanzhao shrugged, not taking it seriously, "Well, what can be done since it's already been published?"

"Alright, we'll slowly wash it away in the future. I'll first write a letter to Paba to explain."

Li Yuanzhao chuckled, "Looking at you, it's like we've been defeated."

"A land of etiquette, etiquette cannot be lost. Besides, making things clear will reduce a lot of trouble in the future." Fang Zheng sighed, "The war is already over, why are we still stirring up hatred? We have to educate the people. Although we do have conflicts with the Jin Kingdom, at least we have to be human before we talk about positions. We can't just say anything randomly. The Jin people are also people...."

Listening to Fang Zheng's endless nagging, Li Yuanzhao squeezed out a smile and said, "I know, but you said education, when are you going to open the children's school?"

As for when to open it, Fang Zheng hadn't really thought about it yet.

At least wait until he compiles the teaching materials.

It's easy to get teaching materials. He has a lot of useless things in his mind, so it wouldn't be a big problem to directly compile a few storybooks.

Then find an opera troupe to perform some live-action cartoons... Is it reasonable for a child's childhood to not have cartoons to watch!?

Then there's the matter of customizing some entertainment facilities.

Slides, climbing nets, swings, wobble cars, things like that. In short, he'll get all the equipment he's seen in kindergartens in his previous life.

He has to let Chen Yu have a good time. There's no rush to study now; playing is the most important thing in life.

Finally, there's the food. This child's diet cannot be ignored and must be provided with the best.

This matter needs more research and a customized diet plan.

"I haven't thought about the specific time yet. I have to prepare. There's no one who wants to enroll now. There's only my son and Zhang Biao's son at my house. When I build the school, I'll bring a group of people to visit the school to make it easier to recruit students."

"There's something I need Your Highness's help with. Help me pay attention to where there are pregnant cows. I want as many as there are and I'll take them all."

Li Yuanzhao asked in confusion, "What do you want pregnant cows for?"

"To drink milk! A pound of milk every day, to strengthen the Jing Kingdom kids!"

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