The palace gate slowly opened.
Twelve attendants carried the dragon chariot and slowly walked out of the palace gate. Every step was solemn and dignified. They appeared in front of everyone with extraordinary momentum.
Yan Jiaoran was wearing a dragon robe and a dragon crown, sitting upright on the dragon chariot.
Her face was expressionless, as if it were carved from ice.
Her eyes were cold, with a hint of anger in them.
She exuded a cold aura, which made people shudder under the scorching sun.
Before Murong Yanran could shout "Your Majesty has arrived," Yan Jiaoran was the first to ask, "Why are you all surrounding the Imperial City?"
"The sun is so scorching. If you have nothing else to do, you'd better retreat and not risk your life."
Upon hearing this.
Wang Gui, the Imperial Censor, immediately stopped pretending and took the lead, holding up the jade tablet with both hands and bowing: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to report!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene exploded.
"I have a memorial to the emperor!"
"I have a memorial to the emperor!"
"I have something important to report!"
"I have something important to report!"
“…”
A series of sounds exploded at the scene, followed by figures standing up, bowing slightly, and shouting in unison.
This scene is shocking.
All the people played together, which was a major event that only happened once in hundreds of years.
The onlookers held their breath, and the atmosphere in the field suddenly became solemn!
"Yanran, didn't I tell you that they are all citizens of the Great Zhou? We will try our best to meet their demands as long as they don't violate the laws of the Great Zhou?"
Yan Jiaoran looked calm and surprised as she turned her gaze to Murong Yanran.
Murong Yanran's smile faded upon hearing this, but upon seeing the Empress's gaze, she quickly bowed her head to hide her smile, explaining, "Your Majesty, it's Yanran's fault. There are simply too many government affairs to handle. I will definitely finish them soon!"
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about it!"
"Yeah!" Yan Jiaoran nodded in satisfaction, and glanced at Murong Yanran again, signaling her to be serious and not to get caught, and then waved her hand:
"In that case, I'll leave it to you. I'll go back first."
Murong Yanran responded, "Your Majesty, I obey your command!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Gui and others could no longer sit still!
This is a continuation without continuation!
It's obvious that he wants to play dirty and get away with this matter.
If the Empress really has to handle it, then all their hard work these days will be in vain!
You're here, how can I let you go if nothing has been done?
Suddenly, his legs bent, and with a thud, he fell to his knees, banging his head on the ground, shouting, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to report!"
"I have a matter of great importance concerning the lifeblood of the Great Zhou!"
Everyone saw this.
A large group of people knelt down again, shouting in unison: "Your Majesty, we have suffered great grievances!!!"
The sound was so loud and deafening that it echoed throughout the entire Jingzhou City.
Even the onlookers who were hundreds of meters away could hear it clearly, and it made their heads buzz.
However, Yan Jiaoran remained calm and composed, mocking him coldly, "A matter that concerns the lifeblood of the Great Zhou?"
"Then I really have to listen."
Wang Gui's expression changed slightly, and he immediately seized the opportunity and said, "Your Majesty!"
"Book prices have increased more than tenfold. They're too expensive, and it really discourages scholars from pursuing education!"
"If scholars don't study hard, the imperial examinations won't select talented people. Without talented people to govern the country, the Great Zhou will be in imminent danger, Your Majesty!!!"
Yan Jiaoran remained unmoved and sarcastically said, "Since the books are too expensive and scholars can't afford them, why are you looking for me instead of the aristocratic families who own bookstores?"
"I don't sell books, and I can't order the noble families to lower their prices, right?"
"Wang Qing, you should take your men to surround the Nine Surnames and hold a hunger strike in protest."
"If I explain these great principles of serving the country and the people to them, maybe I can convince them."
Wang Gui couldn't hold back after hearing this.
This empress doesn't play by the rules?
Shouldn't you appease the scholars, then issue an edict to the aristocratic families, and then negotiate with us?
Are you just going to let go no matter what you do?
Wang Gui gritted his teeth and went straight to the point, admonishing: "Your Majesty!"
"This matter concerns the survival of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is not something to be taken lightly!"
"Your Majesty, please issue an edict to stabilize book prices!"
"Otherwise, today, I will kneel and die here!"
Yan Jiaoran's expression suddenly turned cold and stern, and she said something shocking!
"Since Lord Wang has said so, then I will kneel until I die!"
The sound was not loud, but it was like rolling thunder, bombarding the ears of Wang Gui and others, and also echoing outside the imperial city!
Kneel until death...
Wang Gui and the others were dumbfounded, their faces dull and full of disbelief.
Chen Shaohuang also opened his eyes wide, his face full of confusion!
In front of so many people, Your Majesty, what is this...what is this going to do?
Is it a fight to the death?
Isn’t she afraid of chilling the hearts of scholars and common people all over the world?
The civil and military officials who came to watch the excitement in disguise were dumbfounded, their mouths were wide open, their jaws almost dropped to their feet, and their eyes were staring at the man on the dragon chariot like copper bells!
I...oh my god!
Has the empress become so inflated?
Even the aristocratic families dare to confront them?
Did defeating the Qin King's rebels make her so arrogant?
These aristocratic families have controlled this place for quite some time...
Is it possible that the situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty is about to change again?
Just when everyone's hearts were racing.
Yan Jiaoran, who was sitting on the dragon chariot, flicked his sleeves, sat up straight, his face became solemn, his eyes went straight to Murong Yanran, and he spoke slowly.
"Murong Yanran, draft the decree!"
It’s finally here... Murong Yanran hurriedly bowed and held her breath!
Wang Gui was stunned. Is he ready to give in?
So what did you mean by saying such harsh words just now?
"I saw that the court was in chaos and scholars had no way to serve their country, so I established the Great Zhou Book Bureau. I appointed Murong Yanran, the internal servant, as the director of the bureau, to oversee all matters!"
"Responsible for publishing books and selling them at affordable prices!"
Murong Yanran bowed in response.
Suddenly, everyone present was shocked, with expressions of horror on their faces.
Everyone suddenly understood why His Majesty was so indifferent!
It turns out that they had been prepared for this!
Your Majesty, this is the confidence of a tough guy!
This series of decisions were all aimed at paving the way for scholars, and seemed to reveal that the court already had a way to deal with the monopoly of books by aristocratic families.
But, is this... possible?
It’s only been three days?
Where did she get so many books?
Could it be that it was created by magic?
Could it be a delaying tactic?
Wang Gui was puzzled, and the others were also confused.
I have no idea where the empress got so many books.
But the emperor’s promise cannot be changed!
Now, Yan Jiaoran said this in front of all the people in the city, and it was absolutely a foregone conclusion.
Your Majesty has already found a way to resolve the plans of the aristocratic families. What will you do next?
Everyone's heart shuddered, and a terrifying thought emerged in their minds.
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